General Maintenance – Mechanic 1st Class

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Differentia­lls

Bonuses and premiums

Job summary

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is seeking a Maintenance Technician to inspect, monitor, and repair a wide range of systems, utilities, and equipment across hospital facilities. The role involves preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and quick repairs to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Responsibilities include documenting issues, following work orders, monitoring the Building Automation System, and coordinating with Public Safety during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, monitor, and repair building systems, utilities, and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Clean machines and parts, oils and lubricates moving parts.
• Record and report damaged or worn parts; identify causes of breakdowns.
• Repair broken machines quickly and efficiently; adhere to work orders.
• Monitor Building Automation System and respond to alarms and interruptions.
• Maintain inventory records and perform minor repair tasks as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–2 years healthcare facilities experience

Job description

Site Information

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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

Under general direction, inspects, monitors and repairs the many and various systems, utilities and equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Responsible for adhering to assigned work orders, conducts building tours as directed.
• Responsible for updating inventory list as needed.
• Performs a variety of minor repair functions.
• Monitor the Building Automation System and responds to alarms, fire alarms, utility interruptions, and makes required notifications.
• Troubleshoots problems with equipment on all floors of all hospital buildings to assess the nature of the problem, the urgency for the user, and instigates an appropriate response.
• Maintains communication links with Public Safety Department personnel.
• Familiar with emergency response procedures to ensure the timely response of staff to prevent losses.
• Subject to a call in anytime for emergencies.
• Respond to problems of all trades during off shift hours as required.

Qualifications

Education

• High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years similar healthcare facilities environment desired.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of mechanical systems.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials Experience Heavy Equipment Mechanics Experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Job Details

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $25.26 - $36.12/Hourly

Grade 3

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• Premiums and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: 5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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.

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