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Maintenance Tech II

Advocate Health · Mount Pleasant, WI

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

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had to troubleshoot a piece of mechanical equipment, like a pump or a boiler, when you weren't sure right away what was wrong with it.

whether the candidate has a systematic troubleshooting approach versus guessing or swapping parts

Tell me about a maintenance emergency you responded to, like a flood, power outage, or fire alarm, and what you did in the first few minutes.

ability to stay calm and follow emergency protocol under pressure in a hospital setting

Tell me about a time you had to read a blueprint or a manual to figure out how to complete a repair you hadn't done before.

self-sufficiency and willingness to learn on the job rather than relying entirely on others

Describe a situation where a building occupant, like a nurse or department manager, was frustrated about how long a repair was taking. How did you handle it?

communication skills and professionalism with non-maintenance staff under pressure

Tell me about a time you had to do a repair that was outside your usual comfort zone, like carpentry, painting, or grounds work, on top of your regular equipment duties.

versatility and willingness to take on the full range of general maintenance tasks

Technical

How do you use a CMMS in your current or past job, and what do you make sure to document after a repair?

real hands-on familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems, not just awareness of the term

What's your experience working on HVAC or building automation systems, and can you describe a specific control issue you fixed?

depth of hands-on HVAC and BAS troubleshooting skill versus surface-level exposure

How do you approach preventive maintenance rounds, what do you check for, and how do you decide what needs a work order versus what can wait?

proactive maintenance mindset and judgment about prioritizing findings

What safety precautions do you take before working on live electrical equipment or systems with mechanical hazards?

real knowledge of lockout/tagout and personal safety practices, not just a rehearsed answer

How do you inspect and maintain fire doors and smoke partitions, and what would make you flag one as a safety failure?

knowledge of life safety code requirements specific to healthcare facilities

Situational

Say you get a call that a piped medical gas system is showing an alarm on a patient floor. What do you do first, and who do you notify?

understanding of the seriousness of medical gas systems and correct escalation procedure in a hospital

A nurse tells you a hospital bed is stuck and a patient needs it moved soon. There's also a work order for HVAC in an operating room. Which do you go to first and why?

ability to triage competing requests based on patient care impact

You're on call and get paged at 2 a.m. for a refrigeration failure affecting a unit that stores medications. Walk me through what you'd do.

judgment and urgency around on-call response involving patient safety or clinical supplies

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The full job description

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Department: 11935 AMC Mount Pleasant - Utilities Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Shift-1430-2300 On call rotation (every 8 weeks0 Holiday rotation 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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