General Maintenance Technician II

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

403(b) retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Career growth

Set schedule

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Lowell is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support general facilities operations across hospital buildings and grounds. You will perform a range of duties from electrical, plumbing, carpentry and preventive maintenance to ensure reliable, safe environments.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma and basic training in building trades; on-the-job learning, occasional overtime, and the ability to read blueprints are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of building maintenance.
• On the job training in one or more building trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs such as switches, ballasts, motors and controls.
• Handle plumbing tasks including drains and fixtures as assigned.
• Carry out minor carpentry like doors, shelving and locks as needed.
• Repair plaster, brickwork or concrete and weld as required.
• Provide service and preventive maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.
• Inspect and repair safety equipment; ensure safe operation of facilities.

Skills

General maintenance

Blueprint reading

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/trade school program

Job description

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, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

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, 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.

Job Description

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
• 403(b) retirement with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-campus parking
• Career growth opportunities
• Guaranteed hours and set schedule

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: 40 Hours - Days or Nights - Every other weekend (Sat-Sun) and every other holiday is required. In addition, there may be mandatory OT for shift coverage or emergencies.

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. Responsible for the containment of hospital costs and conservation of supplies and equipment.

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

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet- recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Magnet Designation:

TheAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center(ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care, our fourth designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.

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 :

$20.12 - $25.15
based on full-time equivalent