Maintenance Technician

SSM Health • Madison, WI

41d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to support daily facility operations through hands‑on maintenance, repair, and upkeep of building systems and equipment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid mechanical background who enjoys problem‑solving, working collaboratively, and learning new skills.

Requirements

• Technical Skills
• Electrical and plumbing experience
• Basic mechanical background
• Willingness and initiative to learn new skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Clear communication
• Education & Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance or related experience
• Physical Requirements
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs)
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use
• Ability to hear alarms and machinery and use near and far vision effectively
• Occasional bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and squatting
• Rare driving
• 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 maintenance and repairs based on work orders or verbal instructions, ensuring accurate documentation
• Identify, request, and replace parts and components as needed
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and factory representatives for equipment repair or replacement
• Assist with water and fire system connections and shut‑offs
• Complete basic plumbing and electrical repairs (e.g., lighting, ballasts, fixtures)
• Perform carpentry and minor construction tasks including drywall, flooring, cabinetry, painting, and tile work
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all safety procedures and remain alert while on duty
• 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.

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.
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• SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

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