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Maintenance Technician– Night Shift
Madison, WI
Keep our facilities running smoothly while the city sleeps. As a Night Shift Maintenance Technician II, 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.
This role is ideal for someone who takes initiative, enjoys problem‑solving, and works well independently. You’ll work primarily nights, with occasional weekend coverage and an on‑call rotation, supporting a team that relies on your skills to keep operations moving around the clock.
If you’re mechanically inclined, take pride in your work, and like having ownership of your shift, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact behind the scenes.
Job Summary:
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance related to the facilities, equipment and associated systems. including, but not limited to: fire systems,Job Profile Summary
Performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities. Assists with complex and non-routine maintenance tasks.
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.
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 basic carpentry and assists with 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.
Enters work orders, documents tasks and closes work orders in the electronic record-keeping system.
Performs research to find products and solutions to problems.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
One year 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:
9232000007 MaintenanceWork Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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