Maintenance Technician

UnityPoint Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift, Monday–Friday, performing preventive maintenance and repairs across building systems. The role requires strong communication and customer service skills, with duties spanning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and automation systems.

You will respond to work orders, document activities in CMMS, and coordinate with vendors. Strong safety adherence is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Associates degree in a technical field preferred.
• Healthcare maintenance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and automation systems.
• Respond to work orders, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Coordinate with occupants and vendors; maintain safety and regulatory standards.
• Document activities in CMMS and monitor equipment performance.
• Assist in emergency and utility systems operations.
• Train others and support project work as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

HVAC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

• Shift: 1st Shift: Days, Monday - Friday, for 80 hours per pay period.
• Job ID: 186077

• Area of Interest: Support Services
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Plant Operations
• Shift: 1st Shift: Days, Monday - Friday, for 80 hours per pay period.
• Job ID: 186077

Overview

Full-time, days, Monday - Friday, for 80 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and weekend rotation.

Under general supervision, ensures the safe, reliable operation of facility infrastructure by performing preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs across building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, and automation systems. Responds to work orders, monitors equipment performance, conducts rounds, and documents activities in the CMMS while upholding safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Coordinates work with occupants and vendors, addresses complex technical issues, supports utility and emergency systems, and may assist in training others. Strong communication and customer service skills are required; rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays may be expected.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Technical Skills

• Perform high-level troubleshooting and diagnostics on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment utilizing O & M manuals, diagrams, and manufacturer technical support.
• Install and repair equipment following industry standards, operation and maintenance manuals, and code-compliant safety practices; perform safety tests upon completion of work as appropriate.
• Perform regularly scheduled advanced preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; completes 100% of Compliance PMs within the month they are assigned.
• Act as a liaison with contractors and vendors to support efficient resolution of technical issues while learning system details.
• Effectively solves complex problems and determines when outside contractors are advisable; self-assigns and completes work requests and accepts work assigned by the Manager as appropriate.

Facilities Operations & Project Support

• Plan, organize, and execute complex maintenance tasks and small projects under general supervision; serve as a subject matter resource in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Assist in repairing and maintaining heating, water, gas, and drainage systems; support other trade personnel on major repair or installation projects.
• Respond to fire alarms, disaster alerts, and drills; maintain internal security and continuation of utilities during emergencies.
• Perform seasonal and facility support activities such as snow removal and assisting with moving furniture and equipment.
• Ensure adequate levels of supplies, materials, and equipment for assigned work; advise leadership when reordering is necessary.

Administrative Tasks

• Utilize the CMMS system to document records of work completed, including details, dates, and time spent; use computers for reference to online manuals and drawings.
• Extensive use of systems: email, RL Incident Reporting, and Kronos for timekeeping to support daily operations and documentation.
• Identify parts and supplies needed; place orders and document purchases for the AP process.
• Attend approved continuing education events to further job knowledge.
• Train team members on use of evacuation equipment such as Med-Sleds and stair climbers.

Compliance, Quality & Departmental Support

• Keep informed through on-the-job training and approved programs; participate in committees and work groups for problem solving and process improvement.
• Inspect work of staff and contractors in some situations and report deficiencies to leadership for correction.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to Maintenance Technicians, including availability by telephone to assist off-shift teams.
• Champion adherence to regulatory and safety requirements in maintenance operations.

Qualifications

Education

• High School graduate or GED equivalent. Alternatively, completion of a trade school diploma in related to technical field (HVAC, electrical, electronics, mechanical technology)
• Associates degree in a related technical field from a two-year technical school or junior college is preferred

Experience

• Experience in the maintenance and/or repair field with the ability to work independently
• Experience performing maintenance work within a healthcare environment preferred
• Experience in a highly technical maintenance role preferred

License/Certification

• Must have a valid driver license to drive company vehicles