Hospital Maintenance Technician III – Per Diem

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell General Hospital, part of Tufts Medicine, is seeking a Repair & Maintenance Mechanic III to support hospital facilities. The role involves maintaining electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and related systems across hospital buildings and grounds, with duties spanning installation, repair, and safety compliance.

A vocational-technical background is favored. Ideal candidates have basic building maintenance skills, the ability to read blueprints, and can work independently under moderate supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma or equivalent and one year of building maintenance.
• Preferred: completion of a vocational or trade school program and three years of building maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, repair, and replace hospital infrastructure components.
• Perform maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other systems.
• Use welding and plumbing equipment and power/tools as needed.
• Maintain records and report issues to supervisor.
• Move materials as required; ensure clean and safe work areas.
• Submit Preventative Maintenance work orders within deadlines.
• Respond to daily demand work orders via Service Response System.
• Participate in snow removal and sanding duties.

Skills

General maintenance procedures

Blueprint reading

Independent judgment

Electrical, plumbing, carpentry basics

Tool operation & safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of building maintenance

Vocational or trade school program

Tools

Welding equipment

Plumbing equipment

Hand/bench grinders

Power drills

Job description

Lowell General Hospital, part of Tufts Medicine, is seeking a Repair & Maintenance Mechanic III to support hospital facilities. The role involves maintaining electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and related systems across hospital buildings and grounds, with duties spanning installation, repair, and safety compliance.

A vocational-technical background is favored. Ideal candidates have basic building maintenance skills, the ability to read blueprints, and can work independently under moderate supervision.