UW Health
Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.
Maintenance Mechanic
On-site role at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Requires 5 8-hour shifts on evenings; valid Wisconsin driver's license; driving background check may be required for company vehicle use.
About the job
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- 1 year of basic maintenance or repair-related experience Required
- Experience with HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and mechanical systems, concepts and techniques. Preferred
- Valid driver’s license Required
- If position requires driving a company vehicle, Must be 21 years of age to drive a UW Health Fleet vehicle and must be 25 years of age to drive a UW Health vehicle rated for 15 or more passengers.
- Ability to be insured by Hospital’s risk management insurer which requires (1) a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and (2) successfully passing a driving background check)
- Perform preventative maintenance, routine inspections and minor repair work at East Madison Hospital.
- Complete general maintenance duties, including replacement of light bulbs, general carpentry, painting, drywall, wallcovering repair, repairing locks, basic electrical, and light duty plumbing (as required) to keep sites in effective working order.
- Quickly respond to system and equipment failures while having a strong focus on customer service.
- Assist with keeping a building clean and in good order while ensuring the security of the building, grounds and adhering to safety protocols.
- Experience with HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and mechanical systems, concepts and techniques.
About the company
UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- UW Health will add about 425 employees and expand Beaver Dam specialty services in 2026.
- Partners Health Center in Rockford expands employer-primary-care reach starting January 1, 2027.
- Packers partnership on April 16, 2026 boosts brand visibility and community referral flow.
What critics are saying
- The Beaver Dam acquisition closes before November 1, 2026, then demands costly integration.
- Union fights over UW Health bargaining rights reached the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025.
- Out-of-state expansion into northern Illinois increases payer and employer-switching competition risk by 2027.
What makes UW Health unique
- UW Health celebrated its 2,000th pancreas transplant on August 26, 2026.
- Its Program for Advanced Cell Therapy launched a first-of-its-kind kidney rejection trial in April 2026.
- The University of Wisconsin academic link creates specialty depth competitors cannot quickly copy.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Family Planning Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Childcare Support
Flexible Work Hours
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