Maintenance Technician

** It's more than a career, it's a calling.*
* WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

** Worker Type:*
* Regular

** Job Highlights:*
* ** Maintenance Technician*
* ** Madison, WI*
* *
* Schedule:

** Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

** Additional:
** Occasional weekend work (every couple of months) & on‑call rotation

** About the Role*
* We're seeking a  
** hands‑on Maintenance Technician II
** to support day‑to‑day facility operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong initiative, basic mechanical skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment.

** What You'll Do*
* + Perform repairs and maintenance based on work orders or verbal instructions, ensuring accurate documentation

+ Identify, request, and use parts and materials needed to complete maintenance tasks

+ Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and factory representatives for equipment repair or replacement

+ Assist with water and fire system shut‑offs and connections

+ Complete basic plumbing, electrical, and appliance repairs (e.g., lighting, ballasts, fixtures)

+ Perform carpentry and minor construction work, including drywall, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, shelving, painting, and tile

+ Support general facility upkeep, including debris removal, material handling, and maintaining a safe work environment

+ Work safely at all times and perform other duties as assigned

** What We're Looking For*
* +  
** Minimum of 2 years of relevant maintenance experience*
* + Basic mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills

+ Ability to work independently and take initiative

+ Comfortable working with contractors and vendors

+ Strong focus on safety and attention to detail

** Physical Requirements*
* + Frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling (up to 25 lbs)

+ Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs

+ Ability to bend, stoop, climb, crawl, kneel, and squat as needed

+ Visual and auditory ability to safely perform maintenance tasks and respond to alarms

+ Rare driving may be required

** Licenses & Certifications*
* +  
** None required*
* ** Key Skills for Success*
* + Initiative

+ Basic mechanical skills

+ Dependability and teamwork

*
* 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

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,…