Foreman, Assistant

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

Competitive pay

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation at Mass General Brigham is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to supervise operations in HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry across the hospital campus. You will coordinate preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and lead a team to ensure reliable building systems.

Responsibilities include prioritizing work, training staff, coordinating with other units, and maintaining inventory and safety standards in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; trade/technical preferred.
• 3–5 years of related trades experience; supervisory experience 2–3 years required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise operations in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Supervise personnel engaged in operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
• Schedule and assign work via work orders; plan priorities and resources.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and guidance to subordinates.
• Coordinate work with other trades to minimize disruptions to hospital operations.
• Distribute tools and stock; maintain inventory and accountability.

Skills

Read blueprints

Supervise staff

Customer service

Problem solving

Quality control

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Site

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Provides general assistance in coordinating and supervising operations in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, as directed. Principally, provides immediate supervision to personnel engaged in the operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of stationary motors and mechanical equipment such as sprinkler systems, alarm systems, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, heating and cooling system components, air conditioners pumps, compressors, and generator, to provide distribution of heat, power, gases, air pressure, water pressure, suction, carpentry, and other energy sources throughout the hospital complex.

Qualifications

• Provides general assistance to the foreman in the day-to-day management of the campus.
• Schedules and assigns work by work order via the section foreman, form the preventive maintenance schedule, maintenance requisitions, or in response to trouble calls; establish priorities; estimates time and materials and workforce needed for each job; and advises supervisor accordingly, for planning purposes.
• Provides on-the-job training or functional guidance as necessary to subordinate personnel; assigns work according to priority and ability to perform; monitors progress and performance of work.
• Coordinates work with other trades and crafts relative to project involvement. Works closely with other hospital units to provide coordination of activities and minimize disruption of hospital operations.
• Distributes tools, fittings, hardware, and other stock items as needed; maintains inventory at desired levels; maintains accountability system for hand tools; reorders stock supplies based on daily consumption and inventory.
• Performs daily inspections of equipment to ensure its safety and operability.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Related Field of Study preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes.

Licenses and Credentials

Experience Related trades experience 3-5 years required and Supervisory experience 2-3 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read sand understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the shop trade.
• Exceptional customer service skills, including resolving complaints and/or concerns.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.
• Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 80 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $38.30 - $57.59/Hourly

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.