General Maintenance Technician II

Tufts Medicine; Lowell, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries & benefits

403(b) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Career growth opportunities

Guaranteed hours and set schedule

Job summary

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a General Maintenance Technician II to perform a range of facilities tasks across hospital buildings and grounds. The role requires attention to safety, quality, and timely completion of duties in a fast paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include electrical and plumbing repairs, carpentry, preventive maintenance, and equipment servicing. The position involves shift work, with on‑site duties at Lowell, MA and participation in snow removal as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of building maintenance experience requested.
• On‑the‑job training in building trades provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and preventive tasks in hospital facilities.
• Carry out electrical, plumbing and basic carpentry repairs as needed.
• Inspect and service hospital equipment and systems.
• Replace lighting and troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Assist with safety equipment and hazardous materials handling.
• Support snow removal and seasonal maintenance as required.
• Read blueprints and follow manufacturers' specs for repairs.
• Keep work areas organized and inventory stocked.

Skills

General maintenance procedures

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing skills

Carpentry abilities

Painting basics

Blueprints reading

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational/trade program (preferred)

Tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

carpentry tools

Job description

## General Maintenance Technician IIApply: Lowell General Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R26450Tufts 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 one403(b) retirement with company matchTuition reimbursementFree on-campus parkingCareer growth opportunitiesGuaranteed 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.