GENERAL MECHANIC, BUMC Facilities Management

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University seeks a General Mechanic for BUMC Facilities Management in Boston, MA. The role maintains and troubleshoots commercial, industrial, clinical, and laboratory plumbing systems; evaluates preventive maintenance programs; prepares stock orders; responds to emergency calls; and resolves related electrical/HVAC issues as needed.

Required: MA Journeyman plumber license with 3+ years in commercial/industrial facilities; fluency in English; valid MA driver's license; ability to lift up

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Journeyman plumber license with 3+ years in commercial/industrial facilities
• Experience on renovation projects preferred
• Ability to handle basic electrical, HVAC, and maintenance issues
• Must be able to tour buildings, access confined/overhead spaces, lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service and troubleshoot plumbing systems in commercial/industrial/clinical/lab facilities
• Provide evaluations and recommendations for preventive maintenance programs
• Prepare stock orders for purchasing
• Answer emergency mechanical system calls
• Resolve minor electrical, HVAC, and maintenance issues to support facility needs
• Follow department and University policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Journeyman plumber

Commercial/industrial exp

Electrical basics

HVAC basics

English fluency

MA driver's license

Job description

GENERAL MECHANIC, BUMC Facilities Management

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Trades

Tracking Code

26500080900620

Posted Date

8/26/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 00

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$38.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$50.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Duties:

• Install, maintain, service and troubleshoot new and existing commercial, industrial, clinical and laboratory plumbing systems and components.
• Provide evaluations and recommendations for plumbing preventive maintenance. program to keep services up to date and in compliance.
• Prepare stock orders for purchasing.
• Answer emergency mechanical system calls.
• Resolve minor Electrical, HVAC, and maintenance issues to support facility needs.
• Follow department and University policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Must have a valid Massachusetts Journeyman plumber license with 3+ years of experience in commercial or industrial facilities maintenance.
• Experience working on renovation projects preferred.
• Working knowledge to handle basic electrical, HVAC, and maintenance issues.
• Physical ability to tour buildings, access confined and overhead spaces, walk stairs, work from ladders, and lift heavy items up to 50 lbs.
• Must have own set of hand tools.
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write fluently in the English language.
• Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts drivers license.
• Must successfully pass background check as determined by the University at the time of hire and continue to meet standards of the background check throughout period of employment.
• Ability to remain compliant with University policies.

Preferred Requirements:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.