- Location
- WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Workday
Description
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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - MadisonWorker Type:
RegularJob Highlights:
Maintenance Technician
đź“Ť Madison, WI
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🔄 Additional: Occasional weekend work (every couple of months) & on‑call rotation
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About the Role
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.
What You’ll Do
- 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
What We’re Looking For
- 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
Physical Requirements
- 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
Licenses & Certifications
- None required
Key Skills for Success
- Initiative
- Basic mechanical skills
- Dependability and teamwork
Job Summary:
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance related to the facilities, equipment and associated systems. including, but not limited to: fire systems, tube system, equipment repair, nurse call, infant abduction system, life safety components, paging system, Med Gas systems, paging systems, locks and door repair.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.Â
- 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.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
- Two years' experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSÂ
- None
Department:
9232000007 MaintenanceWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefits:
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).Â
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:Â we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.Â
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. Click here to learn more.
