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Maintenance Technician

SSM Health · Fond du Lac, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you fixed something you had never worked on before.

What they are checking: Whether they can figure things out, look up information and know when to ask for help.

How do you work with outside vendors who come in to repair equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate and supervise vendors so work gets done right and on time.

This role has weekend, on-call and holiday rotations. How would you handle being called in for an emergency repair?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably respond when something breaks after hours.

What would you do

Why is fixing a nurse call or infant abduction system more urgent than fixing a leaky faucet?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how hospital systems directly affect patient safety.

You need to shut off water or power to fix something, but it affects a patient care area. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate with clinical staff first so patient care isn't put at risk.

How do you keep a work area safe and clean when you're working near patients and visitors?

What they are checking: Whether they think about infection control and safety while working in patient areas.

About the work

Walk me through how you handle a work order from the moment you get it to when you close it out.

What they are checking: Whether they work in an organized way and document their work as the posting requires.

This role covers fire systems, the tube system, nurse call, Med Gas and the infant abduction system. Which of these have you worked on?

What they are checking: Whether they have experience with hospital-specific systems or are ready to learn them.

How do you stay safe when working on electrical systems?

What they are checking: Whether they follow lockout and tagout rules and don't take shortcuts with electricity.

What's your experience with preventive maintenance, and why does it matter in a hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they see preventive work as stopping failures before they affect patients.

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The full job description

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It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-St. Agnes Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining a safe, functional environment—handling repairs, preventative maintenance, and hands‑on projects across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry needs. Department: Plant Operations and Maintenance Schedule: 40 hours per week on the day shift with a weekend, on-call and holiday rotation. Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday. Job Summary: Performs preventive and corrective maintenance related to the facilities, equipment and associated systems. including, but not limited to: fire systems, tube system, equipment repair, nurse call, infant abduction system, life safety components, paging system, Med Gas systems, paging systems, locks and door repair. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs repairs according to work orders or verbal instructions and compiles proper documentation following established policies and procedures. Identifies and requests parts and components needed to complete tasks. • Works with vendors, contractors, and factory representatives in regards to the repair and replacement of equipment. Assists contractors and other personnel with connections and shut-offs for water and fire systems. • Performs basic plumbing and electrical repairs and appliance repairs including, but not limited to: changing light bulbs, replacing ballasts and installation of light fixtures. • Performs carpentry and minor construction projects including, but not limited to installation and or repair of drywall, walls, flooring, ceramic tile cabinetry, countertops, shelving, painting. • Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment including, but not limited to: debris/trash removal, heavy lifting/moving of materials and equipment, floor-sweeping and material storage. • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION • High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience EXPERIENCE • Two years' experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Constant standing and walking. • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. • Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. • Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors. • Rare driving. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS • None Department: 9232000038 PLO-St. Agnes Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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