General Service Technician Licensed Plumber (Mon-Fri 6:30AM - 3:00PM)

Boston Medical Center (BMC)

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 79,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pharmacy benefits

Contract increases

FSAs

403(b) matches

Paid time off

Career advancement

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Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a General Service Technician - Licensed Plumber in its Plant Operations department. The role involves plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation of hospital systems; requires MA license and several years' experience.

Schedule is full-time, Mon-Fri 6:30AM-3PM, with responsibilities across medical gas, water, and waste systems. Applicants should have a high school diploma and apprenticeship experience, read blueprints, and maintain CMMS records.

Qualifications

High school diploma required with related apprenticeship or trade program.
Massachusetts Plumbing License required; 3–5 years of specialty experience.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
Experience with hospital facilities plumbing systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs plumbing repairs and preventive maintenance for hospital systems.
Installs, maintains, and repairs medical gas, water, and waste systems.
Keeps CMMS records and reports work completed.
Ensures safety procedures and proper material storage.

Skills

Painter experience

Blueprint reading

Team player

English communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs journey level work by painting, finishing, and maintaining a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces and structures. Prepares surfaces for painting and finishing; applies undercoats and finish coats using the full range of application methods and materials; mixes and matches paints and finishes; performs soda and water blasting; maintains a clean environment and participates in the selection and proper storage of painting materials.

Position Summary

Position: General Service Technician - Licensed Plumber

Department: Plant Operations

Schedule: Full Time, Mon-Fri 6:30AM-3PM

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all repairs and maintenance of all plumbing systems and components for efficient and cost-effective BMC operations including but not limited to medical gas distribution systems, sewage ejectors, sump pumps, lab waste, domestic water distribution systems, heating distribution systems, steam distribution systems, RODI distribution systems, fire protection distribution systems, and others.
Plans and performs preventative maintenance schedules as assigned. Makes rounds as assigned and inspects equipment and records. Enters data into appropriate database.
Troubleshoots all designated equipment and reports any problems.
Performs a variety of duties to install, maintain and repair systems fixtures and equipment.
Installs, maintains and repairs the Oxygen and Vacuum Systems. Installs Oxygen, Vacuum and compressed air piping and equipment as necessary.
Installs, maintains, and repairs such equipment as high and low pressure steam lines, radiators, cooking equipment, sterilizers, dryers, washers and steam tables.
Installs, maintains and repairs hospital water, medical gasses, sanitary waste and other such systems as assigned.
Performs daily record keeping requirement, including entering and updating work performed in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Maintains appropriate service and repair records.
Applies materials to new construction, existing, multi-story buildings, alterations, and re-models.
Ensures areas of work are cordoned off for public protection.
Sets up scaffolding, rigging and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes.
Estimates time and materials required; keeps computerized records and submits reports of work performed.
Performs removal, installation, and maintenance of plumbing related systems etc.
Perform cycle counts and inventories equipment parts and supplies. Prepares stock orders for purchasing and notifies Lead or Supervisor when other supplies are below par.
Maintains a clean and dust-free work environment. Ensures work areas are clean and free of debris upon completion of all tasks.

Other Duties

Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
May train and monitor the work of other junior staff or temporary help in the area.
Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees within their abilities and skill set.
Adapts to changes in the departmental needs including but not limited to: adjusting assignments, being flexible to work different hours when needed, etc.
Utilizes hospital’s behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the department and the hospital’s mission and goals.
Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service may be provided.
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

Education

Graduation from high school (or GED), supplemented by completion of a Union, private (in-house), military, or trade school apprenticeship program that includes related theory and on-the-job work.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

Massachusetts Plumbing License required, and three to five years of specialty experience.): Other licenses would be a plus, Forklift operation certification, lock out tag out, confined space, MSDS, asbestos and lead identification, ladder safety, emergency evacuation, in-house OSHA and respirator training, infection control.

Experience

At least three years as a journey-level painter in either a residential, commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting, with experience in both interior and exterior painting

Knowledge And Skills

Knowledgeable in various painting methods and practices; ability to properly mix and match paints and varnishes, apply finishes to a wide variety of surfaces; estimate wait times and materials required on widely varied assignments. Basic computer proficiency to keep computerized records and prepare reports. Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions in English and ability to read, comprehend, and work from plans and blueprints. Highly organized and ability to maintain proper productivity and workflow for multiple projects. Must be a team player and able to maintain cooperative working relationships. Demonstrated sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population. Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking. Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the trade. Must be able to safely handle hazardous materials.

Compensation Range

$36.21- $57.38

Benefits