Hospital Maintenance Technician - Boston, MA (Mars Veterinary Health)

MARS Veterinary; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 46,094 - 72,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

VCA Inc. is seeking a Hospital Maintenance Technician for their Woburn, MA location. This full-time role involves ensuring the maintenance of hospital facilities, managing repairs, and conducting preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience, with strong skills in electrical and plumbing maintenance.

Benefits include competitive salary, medical insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Facilities Management or a similar field is preferred.
• Three years of experience in Construction or Maintenance are required.
• Working knowledge of construction terms, blueprints, and troubleshooting electrical and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hospital facilities are maintained in good condition.
• Identify, manage, and perform facility repair and maintenance tasks.
• Purchase and keep inventory of all needed hospital maintenance materials.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Maintenance experience

Plumbing skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Facilities Management

Tools

Building construction power tools

Job description

Job Title: Hospital Maintenance Technician – Boston North

Location & Schedule: Banfield Woburn, MA | 001961, Full time

Compensation: $33.46 - $52.28 per hour

As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices. This role will support the Mars Veterinary Health hospital locations within the North Boston, MA area. Applicants must live within 30 minutes of this area to be considered.

Role Overview

The Hospital Maintenance Technician ensures hospital facilities in their region are maintained in good condition and working order by identifying, managing, and performing facility and medical equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Identify, manage, perform, measure, schedule and track facility repair and preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with practice standards, including painting and cove base installation, cabinetry and laminate repairs, drywall and ceiling repairs, basic plumbing and electrical repairs, lighting maintenance, flooring maintenance, and ceramic tile floor care regional maintenance program.
• Source, select, hire, and manage painting contractors to complete all paints within region in accordance to practice standards.
• Perform medical equipment preventive maintenance work on various equipment.
• Report on‑repairable damage.
• Inspect, document, and report facility damages, repairs, structural conditions, and construction plan variances.
• Regularly provide clear and concise communication of repairs, projects and service work updates and deliverables to managers and field leaders.
• Purchase and keep inventory of all needed hospital maintenance materials.
• Coordinate travel arrangements within MVH guidelines and budget to meet job deadlines. Some travel is required.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Facilities Management or a similar field is preferred.
• Three years of experience in Construction or Maintenance are required.
• Working knowledge and/or experience of construction terms, blueprints, troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, casework, and general building constructions is required.
• Working knowledge and/or experience with building construction power tools, electrical, plumbing, drywall repair, paint, cabinetry, laminate, vinyl composition tile (VCT) and ceramic flooring installation and repair and general building construction is preferred.

Salary Range

$33.46 - $52.28 per hour. Compensation is determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and market competitiveness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Fertility and family‑building assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Practice paid basic life insurance.
• Practice paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Automatic enrollment 401(k) savings plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.
• Commuter benefits.
• Legal plan.
• Health savings account & flexible spending account.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Paid volunteering.
• Optimum Wellness Plans for up to three pets.
• Continuing education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions.
• Student debt relief (for full‑time DVMs).
• A variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.

Special Working Considerations

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability to perform duties proficiently.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
• Environment where pets are present.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Mars Veterinary Health strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.