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Maintenance Technician II

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL

Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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

Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had to troubleshoot a piece of mechanical equipment, like a pump or a boiler, that wasn't working right. How did you figure out what was wrong?

whether the candidate has a logical, methodical troubleshooting process versus guessing or swapping parts randomly

Describe a preventive maintenance round you were responsible for. How did you decide what to check and how did you keep it consistent over time?

whether the person treats PM as a routine discipline rather than something to skip when busy

Tell me about a time you inspected a fire door, firewall, or smoke partition and found something wrong. What did you do about it?

attention to life-safety compliance and whether they understand the stakes of these systems in a hospital

Tell me about a time you had to explain a delay or a repair status to someone who was frustrated, like a department manager or a patient's family member.

communication skills and professionalism when dealing with non-technical, sometimes stressed people

Describe a time you worked with limited guidance on a repair that was outside your usual comfort zone. How did it turn out?

independence and honesty about skill limits, matching the 'moderate level of guidance' expectation in the posting

Technical

Tell me about your experience with piped medical gas systems or specialized water systems. What kind of work have you actually done on them?

real hands-on exposure to hospital-specific systems versus general facilities experience

How have you used a computerized maintenance management system, or CMMS, in past jobs? What did you log and how often?

comfort with documentation discipline, which matters a lot in a regulated hospital environment

What's your experience with building automation systems or HVAC controls? Can you give an example of adjusting or troubleshooting one?

depth of controls knowledge versus just basic thermostat-level familiarity

How do you read and use a blueprint or maintenance manual when you're not familiar with a specific piece of equipment?

self-sufficiency in learning unfamiliar systems rather than relying entirely on others

This job involves lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, working in mechanical spaces, and being around electrical hazards. What have you done in past roles to work safely around those risks?

genuine safety awareness and physical readiness for the job's demands

Situational

Say you get a call that there's water leaking near a patient care area. What do you do first, and what do you do in the next ten minutes?

ability to prioritize patient safety and follow emergency response steps under pressure in a hospital setting

A nurse stops you in the hallway and says a hospital bed isn't adjusting right for a patient who needs it now. You're already mid-task on something else. What do you do?

how they balance competing priorities and communicate with clinical staff under time pressure

If you're in the middle of a job and get paged for a power outage in another part of the building, how do you decide what to drop and what to finish first?

judgment on triaging emergencies versus routine work orders

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11917 Advocate Christ 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 It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling! Position: Maintenance Technician II Location: Christ Medical Center; Oak Lawn, IL. Full Time; 1st Shift ~Monday-Friday 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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