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Maintenance Tech - Grounds

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

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Besides grounds, this role does carpentry, painting and repairs. What indoor work have you done?

What they are checking: Range of general maintenance skills beyond outdoor work.

Tell me about a time you worked long hours in bad weather. How did you keep yourself safe?

What they are checking: Stamina and personal safety awareness in tough Wisconsin conditions.

How do you work with the rest of the facilities team when a job is bigger than one person?

What they are checking: Teamwork and asking for help on larger tasks.

What would you do

This is a grounds role at St. Luke's. Walk me through how you would handle snow removal before the morning shift change.

What they are checking: Planning snow work around entrances, ambulance routes and staff arrival times.

You notice a broken curb or trip hazard on a walkway. What do you do?

What they are checking: Taking action on hazards, marking the area and logging a work order.

A patient or visitor stops you to ask for directions while you are working. What do you do?

What they are checking: Being helpful and courteous, since grounds staff are often the first face visitors see.

About the work

What snow and grounds equipment have you run, like plows, blowers or skid steers?

What they are checking: Hands-on equipment experience and safe operation.

How do you decide where to put salt or ice melt first on a hospital campus?

What they are checking: Prioritizing emergency entrances and high-traffic walkways to prevent falls.

How do you document grounds and repair work in a CMMS?

What they are checking: Keeping records the hospital needs for compliance and planning.

How do you maintain your equipment so it is ready when the first storm hits?

What they are checking: Preventive maintenance habits on mowers, blowers and plows.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11917 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Facilities Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 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.