General Facilities Repair & Maintenance Tech

The Lowell General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits from day one

403(b) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Lowell General Hospital is seeking an experienced General Facilities, Repair & Maintenance Technician to join our facilities team. The role covers a wide range of maintenance tasks across hospital buildings and grounds, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and roofing work, with on-call responsibilities.

You will support cost containment, perform preventive maintenance on hospital equipment, and ensure safety systems and lighting are functioning properly.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications to determine procedures for maintaining hospital equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergencies and routine situations.
• Ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routines and skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs such as removing/replacing switches, ballasts, motors and controls.
• Perform plumbing tasks including drains and fixtures, rodding and cleaning.
• Carry out minor carpentry like door/shelving/lock installation and repairs.
• Repair plaster, brickwork or concrete; solder and weld as needed.
• Provide preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.
• Repair patient electrical/mechanical beds and equipment per manuals and specs.
• Check lighting in hospital buildings and replace bulbs or fixtures.
• Inspect hospital systems (power, HVAC, medical gases, steam/hot water).
• Remove/replace defective equipment and procure parts.
• Maintain inventory and orderly storage.
• Participate in snow removal and sanding as required.

Skills

General maintenance procedures

Blueprint reading

Independent judgment

Quality workmanship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/trade school program

Job description

Job Overview

Lowell General Hospital -Saints Campus is seeking an experienced General Facilities, Repair & Maintenance Technician to join our facilities team! Performs a variety of general maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul and construction duties in hospital buildings and grounds areas. Carries out tasks within capabilities involving a variety of maintenance crafts such as sheet metal, plumbing and pipe fitting, carpentry, tile setting, painting, electrical and roof maintenance.

Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday Day shift 7am-3:30pm Rotating weekends, Holidays and On-call shifts required.

Work Location: Lowell General Hospital -Saints Campus.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One (1) year of building maintenance.
3. On the job training in one or more building trades.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Completion of a vocational/trade school program.
2. Two (2) years of building maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the containment of hospital costs and conservation of supplies and equipment.
2. Performs electrical repairs such as, removal, replacement of switches, ballasts, motors, motor controls, etc.
3. Performs plumbing such as, drains, fixtures, rodding, cleaning, etc., as assigned.
4. Performs minor carpentry such as, the installation and repair of such items as doors, shelving, locks, etc. as needed.
5. Performs repairs to plaster, brickwork or concrete as needed. Solders and welds materials, as needed.
6. Performs service and preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.
7. Repairs patient electrical, mechanical and electrical beds and equipment, as assigned, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturers’ specifications.
8. Checks all lighting in and around the hospital buildings on a regular basis.
9. Replaces bulbs and/or make necessary repairs to fixtures; repairs various types of electrical circuits and devices, as needed; cleans fixtures on a regular basis.
10. Checks hospital systems for proper function (i.e., electrical power, air handling units, medical gas, steam boiler operation, hot water, etc.).
11. Removes and replaces defective or outdated equipment. Procures necessary parts and materials for jobs.
12. Inspects and repairs safety equipment installed throughout the hospital.
13. Cleans work shop and mechanical equipment. Handles hazardous materials carefully, safety and disposes it properly.
14. Makes necessary repairs safety equipment installed throughout the hospital.
15. Performs project work, as assigned.
16. Installs new equipment as per manufacturers specifications.
17. Performs preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.
18. Participate in all snow removal and sanding functions.
19. Assists other co-workers with trouble-shooting and necessary repairs as well as installation of new service or projects related to Plant operations.
20. Seeks a standard of work that is equal to or above that which is required (i.e., applicable codes and standards).
21. Regularly adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments or installs special functional and structural parts, as required.
22. Maintains inventory; reorders parts as necessary and keeps storage area neatly organized.

Physical Requirements

1. Frequent bending, squatting, stooping.
2. Occasional lifting heavy weights occasionally.
3. Prolonged standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders.
4. May be exposed to hazards from use of tools and power equipment.
5. Requires fine hand coordination to handle tools and other equipment.
6. Requires ability to hear verbal communication and see written or printed information.

Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge of general maintenance procedures.
2. Ability to set up and operate various tools and equipment inherent to repair and maintenance of hospital equipment, buildings and grounds.
3. Knowledge of safe use of equipment.
4. Ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routines, procedures and skills in the function of a maintenance worker.
5. Ability to read blueprints and specifications to determine the procedure of assembling and/or maintaining hospital equipment, buildings and grounds.
6. Basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry and painting as it relates to various duties.
7. Ability to exercise independent judgment in times of need and emergency situations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries & benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on day one!
• 403(b) retirement with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-campus parking
• Guaranteed hours and set schedule

About Lowell General Hospital

Lowell General Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities. With two primary campuses located in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are the second-largest community hospital in Massachusetts. We have the latest state-of-the-art technology and a full range of medical and surgical services for patients, from newborns to seniors. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range and Health System Overview

Pay Range: $20.12 - $25.15 based on full-time equivalent Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.