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Maintenance Technician II

Advocate Health · Downers Grove, IL

Posted Sep 14, 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 an air handler, that wasn't behaving the way the manual said it should.

whether the candidate has real hands-on diagnostic experience versus just following checklists

Describe a preventive maintenance program you've followed. How did you keep track of what was due and make sure nothing got missed?

discipline and organization around recurring tasks without constant oversight

Tell me about a time a nurse or other staff member was frustrated because a repair was taking longer than they expected. How did you handle that conversation?

communication skills and professionalism when dealing with clinical staff under stress

Tell me about a time you had to decide whether a problem was something you could fix yourself or something you needed to escalate to a supervisor or specialist.

judgment about the limits of their own skill level, important for a level II role expected to work with moderate guidance

Technical

Tell me about the piped medical gas systems or specialized water systems you've worked on. What kind of maintenance or repairs have you actually done on them?

real depth of experience with hospital-specific systems versus general facilities background

How do you use a CMMS in your current or most recent job? Walk me through how you'd document a repair from start to finish.

comfort with documentation systems and whether they understand why closing out work orders accurately matters in a hospital

Have you worked on commercial kitchen equipment or ice machines before? What's something that went wrong and how did you fix it?

breadth of the trade skills the role actually requires beyond core HVAC or electrical

Can you read a blueprint or a maintenance manual well enough to figure out a system you haven't worked on before? Give me an example.

ability to self-teach and work independently on unfamiliar equipment with moderate guidance

What's your experience with building automation systems? Have you used one to monitor HVAC or troubleshoot a comfort complaint?

technical fluency with the specific tools listed in the posting beyond basic hand tool skills

Situational

It's 2 a.m. on a Saturday night shift and you get a call about water coming through a ceiling near a patient room. What do you do first, second, third?

ability to prioritize patient safety and property protection under time pressure with minimal supervision

Say you're doing zone rounding and you find a fire door that won't latch properly. What's your process from there?

knowledge of life safety code requirements and whether they escalate correctly instead of ignoring or half-fixing it

This shift runs four ten-hour nights with some flexibility on start time. What's it like for you working overnight, and how do you stay sharp for something like an emergency call at 4 a.m.?

realistic self-assessment of fitness for overnight shift work and emergency response readiness

You get called for a power outage affecting part of the building during your shift. What are the safety steps you take before you even start troubleshooting?

safety awareness around electrical hazards and adherence to emergency response plans

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11917 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Facilities Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3rd shift Wednesday thru Saturday. The shift is four 10hr nights, with flexibility on start times between 9pm and 11pm. Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85 It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling! Position: Maintenance Technician II Location: Good Samaritan hospital; Downers Grove, IL. Full Time; 3rd shift ~Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, four 10-hour shifts, with flexibility on start times between 9pm and 11pm. 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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