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Maintenance Tech I

Advocate Health · West Allis, WI

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through the last time you troubleshot a piece of mechanical equipment, like a pump or a boiler, with nobody around to help you figure it out. What did you check first, and how did you know you'd found the actual problem?

whether the candidate can genuinely work independently on complex equipment rather than needing constant guidance, as the posting requires

Tell me about a time you had to fix something outside your normal procedures or outside what you were trained to do. How did you decide it was safe to move forward?

judgment around the line between resourcefulness and working beyond safe limits

Tell me about a time you had multiple work orders competing for your attention, maybe a routine PM and an emergency call at the same time. How did you decide what came first?

prioritization skills and understanding of what counts as urgent in a hospital setting

Describe a time you had to lift or move something heavy and awkward as part of a repair. How did you make sure you did it safely?

awareness of physical safety practices given the lifting and physical demands listed in the job

Technical

Tell me about the CMMS systems you've used. How did you document your work, and did you ever run into a situation where the paperwork mattered as much as the fix?

real familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems and the discipline to document work properly, not just skip it

What's your experience with piped medical gas systems or specialized water systems? Have you worked on anything like that, or is this new territory for you?

honesty about hospital-specific systems that carry serious safety and code implications if handled by someone undertrained

Have you ever inspected or repaired fire doors, firewalls, or smoke partitions? Walk me through what you're looking for and why it matters in a building like a hospital.

knowledge of life-safety code requirements specific to healthcare facilities, not just general building maintenance

What's an HVAC or building automation system problem you've diagnosed on your own, and how did you confirm the fix actually held?

depth of hands-on HVAC and controls troubleshooting versus surface-level familiarity

How do you read a blueprint or a maintenance manual you've never seen before to figure out how a system is supposed to work?

whether the candidate can genuinely self-teach from technical documentation rather than relying on being shown

What certifications or trade training do you have, and how have you kept those current?

verifying the specific credentials the posting requires and whether the candidate keeps skills updated

Situational

Say you get a call that there's water leaking from the ceiling near a patient care area during a night shift when you're on call. What do you do in the first ten minutes?

prioritization and safety instincts in a hospital emergency where patient areas and equipment are at stake

A nurse stops you in the hallway frustrated that a hospital bed hasn't been fixed yet. How do you handle that conversation?

communication skills and professionalism when dealing with clinical staff under pressure

You're doing zone rounding and you notice something that isn't on anyone's work order but looks like it could become a bigger problem. What do you do?

proactive attention to preventive maintenance versus only responding to assigned tickets

How do you feel about being on call, including weekends, and can you tell me about a time you had to respond to something after hours?

realistic willingness and track record with the on-call and weekend coverage the schedule requires

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11917 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Facilities Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 1st shift with some weekend and on call coverage. 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).   • Maintains, repairs, and conducts complex troubleshooting on mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc. with very minimal to no assistance/guidance and both within and outside normal operating procedures.   • Maintains, repairs, and conducts complex troubleshooting on patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc. where not maintained by other departments  • Maintains, repairs, and conduct complex troubleshooting 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. with very minimal to no assistance/guidance and both within and outside normal operating procedures.  • Performs other routine to complex general maintenance functions in the areas of grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and snow removal.  • Manage response and repairs associated with emergencies such as leaks, floods, water outages, fires, power outages, equipment failures, etc.   • 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: • Certification and/or additional training in a skill/trade/equipment/system that is applicable to the job needs and the specific location.   • Driver's license required. Education Required: • High school diploma or GED equivalent   Experience Required: • 4 or more 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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