General Maintenance Mechanic

Tufts Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine seeks a skilled general maintenance worker to support hospital facilities across departments, including environmental services, repair, and grounds. The role involves performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other systems.

Responsibilities include following written instructions, maintaining records, and responding to service requests. A valid driver's license and basic vocational training are preferred, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of building maintenance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Completion of vocational or trade school program.
• Three (3) years of building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Works from written and verbal instruction using prints, specifications, charts and formulas.
• Duties involve repair, replacement and installation of hospital infrastructure components.
• Uses welding, plumbing, tools, grinders, drills, and power tools to perform duties.
• Maintains records; move materials and supplies as needed; report faults to supervisor.
• Maintains a clean, orderly work area and follows safety rules.
• Submits Preventative Maintenance Planned Work Orders within required timeframes.
• Responds to Daily Demand Work Orders produced by Service Response System.
• Participates in all snow removal and sanding functions.

Skills

General maintenance procedures

Operate tools and equipment

Safe use of equipment

Read blueprints and specifications

Electrical/plumbing/carpentry painting

Independent judgment in emergencies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Trade school program

Job description

Job ProfileSummary

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,sterilizationand transportation to ensure all required support activities are completedin a timely mannerand meet the organization's quality standards and expectations.In addition, this role focuses on performing the following General Facilities, Repair & Maintenance duties:Operates,monitorsandmaintains, troubleshoots,repairsand replaces facilities mechanical components and systems such as electrical equipment, HVAC (heating,ventilationand air conditioning) and plumbing.A technical role thataccomplisheswork 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 vocationalortrade school program.
• 2.Three(3) years of building maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1.Worksfrom written and verbal instruction using prints, specifications, sketches,chartsand formulas to perform duties.
• 2.Duties involve repair,replacementand installation of identified components of hospital infrastructure.
• 3.Useswelding equipment, plumbing equipment, tools, hand and bench grinders, power drills, andnumeroushand and power tools necessary to the performance of duties.
• 4.Maintainsnecessary 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.Maintainswork area in a clean and orderly condition. Follow furnished safety rules and regulations.
• 6.Submitsassigned Preventative Maintenance Planned Work Orders within assignedtimeframe.
• 7.Respondsto Daily Demand Work Orders produced by Service Response System.
• 8.Participatesin all snow removal and sanding functions.

Physical Requirements:

• 1.Frequentbending, squatting, stooping.
• 2. Occasional liftingheavy 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 andoperatevarious tools and equipment inherenttorepair and maintenance of hospital equipment,buildingsand grounds.
• 3.Knowledge of safe use of equipment.
• 4. Ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routines,proceduresand skills in the function of a maintenance worker.
• 5. Ability toread blueprints and specifications todeterminethe procedure of assembling and/ormaintaininghospital equipment,buildingsand grounds.
• 6. Basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing,carpentryand painting as it relatesto 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