Maintenance Tech I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Pleasant Prairie, WI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This role requires a basic level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment, patient care equipment, and various mechanical/electrical systems. The position also involves general maintenance functions, responding to emergencies, and conducting preventive maintenance. The Maintenance Tech I will read blueprints and maintenance manuals to complete assignments.

Requirements

• Driver's License required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Less than 2 years’ experience in equipment maintenance
• Basic computer skills such as CMMS, building automation system, Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare facility maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc. within defined operating procedures and with guidance/assistance.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc. where not maintained by other departments.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs 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. within defined operating procedures and with guidance/assistance.
• Performs other routine to minimally complex general maintenance functions in the areas of grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and snow removal.
• Responds and makes repairs associated with emergencies such as leaks, floods, water outages, fires, power outages, equipment failures, etc. as directed.
• Responds 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED