Maintenance Mechanic

Work Schedule: 
100% FTE, Day shift. Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm,based on operational needs. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Help ensure efficient and safe facilities for all of our patients.

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to: 

• 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.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of basic maintenance or repair-related experience Required
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and mechanical systems, concepts and techniques. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license Required
• If position requires driving a company vehicle, the following requirements apply:
  • 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.

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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