Foreman, Assistant

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a skilled operations supervisor to coordinate HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry activities at 80 Blossom Street in Boston. You will supervise staff, plan preventive maintenance, and coordinate with hospital units to minimize disruption while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years in related trades and 2–3 years of supervisory experience, with a High School Diploma or trade diploma.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related trades experience and 2-3 years supervisory experience
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience coordinating with other trades and hospital units
• Maintains inventory and stock levels
• Performs daily inspections for safety and operability

Responsibilities

• Provides general assistance to the foreman in day-to-day management of the campus.
• Schedules and assigns work by work order and preventive maintenance schedule; estimates time and materials.
• Provides on-the-job training or guidance to subordinate personnel; assigns work by priority.
• Coordinates work with other trades and hospital units to minimize disruption.
• Distributes tools and maintains inventory; reorders stock as needed.
• Performs daily inspections to ensure equipment safety and operability.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Supervisory experience

Team coordination

Quality control

Problem solving

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma preferred

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.

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

Grade

6

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:

1200 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.