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Maintenance / Facility Tech FT 2nd shift Sinai

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI · $25.30–$37.95 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a repair you are proud of, and what you learned from it.

What they are checking: Real hands-on experience and a habit of learning on the job.

You are required to work a weekend every 7 weeks and at least one holiday a year. Does that work for you?

What they are checking: Honest fit with the schedule a hospital needs.

What would you do

You would be on second shift at Sinai, 2 to 10:30, when fewer people are around. How do you handle a call you have never seen before?

What they are checking: Knowing when to troubleshoot alone and when to call for guidance, which the posting expects at this level.

A nurse calls because a patient bed will not lower. What do you do?

What they are checking: Responding quickly to patient care equipment and keeping the patient safe in the meantime.

An ice machine on a patient floor is leaking onto the floor. What are your first steps?

What they are checking: Thinking about slip hazards and infection control in a hospital, not just the repair.

How do you behave when you are working in a patient room or a busy hallway?

What they are checking: Respect for patients' privacy and quiet while doing noisy or disruptive work.

About the work

Walk me through how you would troubleshoot a motor or fan that will not start.

What they are checking: A logical approach, starting with power and safety lockout before tearing things apart.

What is lockout/tagout, and when do you use it?

What they are checking: Basic safety knowledge that protects them from serious injury.

Have you used a CMMS or work order system? How do you close out a work order?

What they are checking: Comfort documenting work, which the hospital needs for codes and audits.

Why does maintenance in a hospital need to follow codes more strictly than in other buildings?

What they are checking: Awareness that systems like medical gas and fire protection keep patients alive.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11917 Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Facilities Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This position will be from 2:00pm to 10:30pm and is required to work a weekend every 7 weeks, must work at least one holiday a year. Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95 Major Responsibilities: • Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). • Basic level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc. within defined operating procedures and with guidance/assistance. • Basic level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc. where not maintained by other departments • Basic level of skill to maintains, troubleshoot and repair 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 area’s grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and snow removal. • Respond and make repairs associated with emergencies such as leaks, floods, water outages, fires, power outages, equipment failures, etc. as directed • Respond 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. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Driver's License required. Education Required: • High school diploma or GED equivalent Experience Required: • Less than 2 years’ experience in equipment maintenance Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Basic computer skills such as CMMS, building automation system, Microsoft Office. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • 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. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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