General Maintenance Mechanic

Tufts Shared Services, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspection, repair, and minor construction across hospital buildings and grounds. You will work with trades such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC, ensuring systems operate safely and efficiently.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 1 year of building maintenance and a valid driver’s license; vocational training is preferred and up to 3 years of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of building maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Completion of a vocational or trade school program (preferred).
• Three years of building maintenance (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Works from prints, specs, sketches, and formulas to perform duties.
• Repair, replace, and install hospital infrastructure components.
• Uses welding, plumbing tools, grinders, power drills and other tools as needed.
• Maintains records and moves materials as directed.
• Keeps work area clean and follows safety rules.
• Submits Preventative Maintenance Work Orders within timeframe.
• Responds to Daily Demand Work Orders from Service Response System.
• Participates in snow removal and sanding functions.

Skills

General maintenance procedures

Operate maintenance tools

Read blueprints/specifications

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or trade school program

Tools

Welding equipment

Plumbing equipment

Power drills

Hand grinders

Job description

Job Profile Summary This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following General Facilities, Repair & Maintenance duties: Operates, monitors and maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces facilities mechanical components and systems such as electrical equipment, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and plumbing. A technical role that accomplishes work through a specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, apprenticeship (craft, skilled and semi-skilled), and experience. An experienced level role that requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requires vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

Performs a variety of general maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul and construction duties in all 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, roof maintenance, etc. Keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems. Assumes responsibility for the control and security of the hospital lock and key system.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. One (1) year of building maintenance. 3. Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications: 1. Completion of a vocational or trade school program. 2. Three (3) years of building maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• 1. Works from written and verbal instruction using prints, specifications, sketches, charts and formulas to perform duties.
• 2. Duties involve repair, replacement and installation of identified components of hospital infrastructure.
• 3. Uses welding equipment, plumbing equipment, tools, hand and bench grinders, power drills, and numerous hand and power tools necessary to the performance of duties.
• 4. Maintains necessary records. Move materials and supplies as necessary in the performance of duties or as directed. Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervisor.
• 5. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Follow furnished safety rules and regulations.
• 6. Submits assigned Preventative Maintenance Planned Work Orders within assigned timeframe.
• 7. Responds to Daily Demand Work Orders produced by Service Response System.
• 8. Participates in all snow removal and sanding functions.

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.

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: $23.04 - $28.80

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.