Maintenance Technician

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits eligibility

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician to manage and improve equipment for direct and indirect patient use at the University Hospital and American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.

Key responsibilities include maintaining HVAC systems, emergency power systems, and medical gas supply systems. Candidates must have a high school diploma, driver’s license, and ideally 2 years of maintenance experience in healthcare. The role offers flexibility, a comprehensive benefits package, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• 2 years of maintenance experience or formal training preferred.
• Valid Driver's License Required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Perform diagnosis and repair equipment in emergency situations.
• Monitor and adjust lighting and fire alarm systems.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Emergency power systems expertise

Building automation systems

Medical gas distribution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two (2) year Technical diploma

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, evenings/nights. 40 hours Sunday through Saturday from 5:15 pm to 06:30 am. Three days on and four days off each week based on operational needs. You will work at the University Hospital and American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening and night shift differential
• Weekend differential

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your maintenance knowledge and expertise to UW Health - the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to:

• Maintain heating and air conditioning equipment, emergency power systems, medical gas distribution and supply systems, food service equipment, and hospital life support systems for direct and indirect patient use.
• Perform diagnosis and repair equipment in emergency situations, monitor and make adjustments to the building(s) environment and lighting using a computerized building automation system and monitor and make adjustments to computerized, intelligent fire alarm systems.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Two (2) year Technical diploma Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years of maintenance experience or formal training, in a healthcare setting Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Driver's License Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that is ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and is considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin is also a Magnet-designated facility that provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. It is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It hosts our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.