Hospital Facilities Repair & Maintenance Tech

The Lowell General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits from day one

403(b) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Lowell General Hospital is seeking an experienced General Facilities, Repair & Maintenance Technician to join our facilities team. The role covers a wide range of maintenance tasks across hospital buildings and grounds, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and roofing work, with on-call responsibilities.

You will support cost containment, perform preventive maintenance on hospital equipment, and ensure safety systems and lighting are functioning properly.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications to determine procedures for maintaining hospital equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergencies and routine situations.
• Ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routines and skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs such as removing/replacing switches, ballasts, motors and controls.
• Perform plumbing tasks including drains and fixtures, rodding and cleaning.
• Carry out minor carpentry like door/shelving/lock installation and repairs.
• Repair plaster, brickwork or concrete; solder and weld as needed.
• Provide preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.
• Repair patient electrical/mechanical beds and equipment per manuals and specs.
• Check lighting in hospital buildings and replace bulbs or fixtures.
• Inspect hospital systems (power, HVAC, medical gases, steam/hot water).
• Remove/replace defective equipment and procure parts.
• Maintain inventory and orderly storage.
• Participate in snow removal and sanding as required.

Skills

General maintenance procedures

Blueprint reading

Independent judgment

Quality workmanship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/trade school program

Job description

Lowell General Hospital is seeking an experienced General Facilities, Repair & Maintenance Technician to join our facilities team. The role covers a wide range of maintenance tasks across hospital buildings and grounds, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and roofing work, with on-call responsibilities.

You will support cost containment, perform preventive maintenance on hospital equipment, and ensure safety systems and lighting are functioning properly.