Maintenance Specialist

USW Union Position - Pay Range: $24.23 - $28.97

Your experience matters

At UP Health System – Marquette, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

About Us

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS – Marquette is a 222 bed hospital in Marquette, MI and houses the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

How you’ll contribute

The Maintenance Specialist performs maintenance, repairs, construction, and installation of systems and equipment associated with the designated specialty.

Qualifications and requirements

Education: Highschool Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree preferred
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Must possess valid Michigan Drivers License.
• HVAC Certification Required
• 4 years in specialized trade (carpenter, flooring, installation, finisher, painter, HVAC) Required
• 2 years as maintenance mechanic or construction preferred

Essential functions:

• Maintains and repairs specialty building items.

• Assists and acts as a resource for other maintenance staff with regard to specialty building materials, problems, and issues.

• Utilizes appropriate hand and power tools and test equipment related to maintenance or specialty.

• Reads, interprets, and utilizes blueprints and schematics as required for job performance.

• Maintains and stocks appropriate inventories. Orders parts and supplies as needed.

• Performs preventative maintenance as assigned.

• Assumes the role of charge person when requested.

EEOC Statement:

UP Health System – Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.