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Maintenance Trades Specialist II-HVAC

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI · $28.55–$42.85 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a repair did not go as planned. What did you do?

What they are checking: Problem solving under pressure and willingness to ask for help.

What would you do

You need to shut down air to a unit for a repair. What steps do you take before you start?

What they are checking: Coordinating with clinical staff and infection prevention before affecting patient areas.

This role includes rotating weekends. How do you handle a weekend call when you are the main HVAC person on site?

What they are checking: Confidence and judgment when working with less backup.

About the work

Walk me through how you troubleshoot an air handler that is not keeping a space at temperature.

What they are checking: Systematic HVAC diagnosis, from controls to dampers to coils.

What preventive maintenance do you do on chillers, boilers or air handlers, and how often?

What they are checking: Solid PM knowledge that keeps hospital systems running reliably.

Why does air pressure in rooms like isolation rooms and operating rooms matter, and how would you check it?

What they are checking: Understanding that hospital HVAC is part of infection control, not just comfort.

How do you read a blueprint or Life Safety drawing to find a fire damper or smoke barrier?

What they are checking: Ability to use drawings, which the posting lists as a core task.

What is your experience helping with fire alarm and fire protection systems?

What they are checking: Familiarity with life safety systems the hospital must keep in working order.

How do you keep your PM records ready for an inspection?

What they are checking: Accurate documentation, which the posting ties directly to compliance.

What technical training or certifications do you have, like EPA 608?

What they are checking: The formal training beyond high school the posting requires.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11917 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Facilities Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday and rotating weekends. Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85 Major Responsibilities: • Conducts preventive maintenance tasks and repairs on basic facility systems and documents tasks through the computerized maintenance system. • Assists in evaluating and troubleshooting basic building system failures and performs repairs as directed. • Operates and monitors and maintains basic Utility System Infrastructure. • Assist in maintaining fire alarm and fire protection systems. • Supports the installation of building hardware, electrical devices, and wall finishes under supervision. • Maintains preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files for compliance. • Reads blueprints, Life Safety drawings and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of technical training. • Valid Driver’s License Education Required: • High school diploma or GED equivalent Experience Required: • 2-4 Years of Experience in relatable industrial/trades maintenance or operations. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures. • Intermediate level computer skills in using systems such as CMMS, Microsoft Office, Building Automation Systems. • Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work with minimal oversight with intermediate level technical skills in facility maintenance. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Works required shifts and participates in on-call duty to provide 24/7 coverage. • 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. Preferred Job Requirements: • Recognized community college/tech school trade certificate experience or completion of a recognized community college program. • Trade/Tech School Trades Certificate or trades or industry recognized certification/license requiring Continuing Education Units or periodic renewal to maintain. • 2+ Years of Experience in relatable industrial/trades maintenance or operations. 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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