Maintenance Technician

SSM Health • Madison, WI

40d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Technician II to support day‑to‑day facility operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong initiative, basic mechanical skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant maintenance experience
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Comfortable working with contractors and vendors
• Strong focus on safety and attention to detail
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling (up to 25 lbs)
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, crawl, kneel, and squat as needed
• Visual and auditory ability to safely perform maintenance tasks and respond to alarms
• Rare driving may be required
• Two years' experience
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Rare driving.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance based on work orders or verbal instructions, ensuring accurate documentation
• Identify, request, and use parts and materials needed to complete maintenance tasks
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and factory representatives for equipment repair or replacement
• Assist with water and fire system shut‑offs and connections
• Complete basic plumbing, electrical, and appliance repairs (e.g., lighting, ballasts, fixtures)
• Perform carpentry and minor construction work, including drywall, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, shelving, painting, and tile
• Support general facility upkeep, including debris removal, material handling, and maintaining a safe work environment
• Work safely at all times and perform other duties as assigned
• Performs repairs according to work orders or verbal instructions and compiles proper documentation following established policies and procedures.
• Identifies and requests parts and components needed to complete tasks.
• Works with vendors, contractors, and factory representatives in regards to the repair and replacement of equipment.
• Assists contractors and other personnel with connections and shut-offs for water and fire systems.
• Performs basic plumbing and electrical repairs and appliance repairs including, but not limited to: changing light bulbs, replacing ballasts and installation of light fixtures.
• Performs carpentry and minor construction projects including, but not limited to installation and or repair of drywall, walls, flooring, ceramic tile cabinetry, countertops, shelving, painting.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment including, but not limited to: debris/trash removal, heavy lifting/moving of materials and equipment, floor-sweeping and material storage.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed