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Maintenance Tech - FT 1st Shift Elkhorn

Advocate Health · Elkhorn, WI · $26.55–$39.85 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a safety problem in a building. What did you do?

What they are checking: Willingness to speak up and fix hazards rather than walk past them.

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new piece of equipment quickly.

What they are checking: Using manuals and resources to work on unfamiliar systems.

What would you do

This role supports clinical properties around Elkhorn. How do you manage work orders across several buildings in a day?

What they are checking: Planning routes and priorities so urgent patient-facing problems come first.

You are on call and get paged at night for a clinic with no heat in January. What do you do?

What they are checking: Judgment on call, including protecting pipes and deciding what can wait for morning.

A clinic manager wants a repair done right now but you have a higher-priority call elsewhere. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Communicating priorities respectfully and setting a realistic time.

How do you keep your work area safe and clean when you are working in a clinic during patient hours?

What they are checking: Awareness that patients and staff are nearby and the area must stay safe.

About the work

Walk me through troubleshooting a rooftop HVAC unit that is blowing warm air.

What they are checking: Proficient diagnostic skill, the level this posting asks for, not just basic replacement.

What electrical and plumbing work are you comfortable doing on your own?

What they are checking: An honest picture of their skill range and where they would need help.

How do you stay on top of preventive maintenance when emergency calls keep coming in?

What they are checking: Discipline to keep PMs on schedule, which prevents the next emergency.

How do you document your work in a CMMS so the next tech knows what you found?

What they are checking: Clear records that help others and satisfy codes and inspections.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11480 Support Operations Division - Facilities: Clinical Prop Management Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Working hours are 7am-3:30 M-F. On-call rotation every 7 weeks Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85 Major Responsibilities: • Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). • Proficient level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc. within defined parameters and with a moderate level of guidance/assistance. • Proficient level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc. where not maintained by other departments • Proficient level of skill to maintain, 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 parameters and with a moderate level of guidance/assistance. • Performs other routine to moderately 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 or within defined emergency response plans. • 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: • 2 -4 Years of 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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