Maintenance Tech III-Painter

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of building and equipment maintenance tasks in a health care setting. You will troubleshoot complex systems, perform preventive maintenance, and document activities in CMMS.

This role requires adherence to safety standards and strong communication with hospital staff. Qualified candidates have 4+ years of equipment maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in equipment maintenance.
• Driver's license required.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex mechanical/electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility and equipment maintenance per codes and standards; document in CMMS.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, pumps, doors, fans, boilers, and other equipment with minimal guidance.
• Service patient care equipment such as beds and wheelchairs when needed.
• Maintain mechanical/electrical systems like HVAC, refrigeration, piping, and medical gas systems.
• Handle emergency response and repairs for leaks, floods, outages, and equipment failures.
• Respond to building occupant requests; communicate status of actions.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Inspect and repair fire doors, hardware, and firewalls.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Building automation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).


• Maintains, repairs, and conducts complex troubleshooting on mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc. with very minimal to no assistance/guidance and both within and outside normal operating procedures.


• Maintains, repairs, and conducts complex troubleshooting on patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc. where not maintained by other departments


• Maintains, repairs, and conduct complex troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems such as pneumatic tube, HVAC, refrigerators/freezers, ice machines, commercial kitchen equipment, electrical, plumbing, piped medical gas systems, specialized water systems etc. with very minimal to no assistance/guidance and both within and outside normal operating procedures.


• Performs other routine to complex general maintenance functions in the areas of grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and snow removal.


• Manage response and repairs associated with emergencies such as leaks, floods, water outages, fires, power outages, equipment failures, etc.


• Respond to building occupant requests in a timely and professional manner. Performs zone maintenance rounding. Keeps requesters apprised of the status of corrective actions and service requests.


• Conducts preventive maintenance and performs equipment safety checks.


• Inspects and repairs fire doors, hardware, firewalls and smoke partitions.


• Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Certification and/or additional training in a skill/trade/equipment/system that is applicable to the job needs and the specific location.


• Driver's license required.

Education Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Required:

• 4 or more Years of Experience in equipment maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic computer skills such as CMMS, building automation system, Microsoft Office.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.


• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.


• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.


• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards and therefore knowledge of safety precautions.


• Position requires travel. May be exposed to road/weather hazards.


• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.