Maintenance Mechanic - EN6

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Maintenance Mechanic, where you will perform vital maintenance and repair tasks to ensure the facility operates efficiently. As part of a dedicated team, your role will include responding to emergency calls, conducting preventive maintenance, and handling a variety of mechanical repairs in a dynamic hospital environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as a Maintenance Mechanic.
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency and routine maintenance tasks.
• Conduct plumbing repairs and execute preventive maintenance.
• Manage work orders and assist with daily departmental operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Common hand and power tools

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Position Summary

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

The Maintenance Mechanic plays a vital role in ensuring the hospital's facilities are operating efficiently and safely to support high-quality patient care. This position involves performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks across all buildings and areas on the hospital campus, prioritizing safety, sanitation, and comfort for patients, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

Responding to Emergencies and Routine Maintenance

Prioritize and address emergency calls, including Code Red, Code Triage, flooding, and electrical failures, with immediate action to ensure safety.
Handle routine trouble calls, such as blocked sinks and pneumatic tube resets, responding to 100% of assigned calls per shift.
Accurately document the nature of issues and steps taken to resolve them.

Repair and Maintenance

Perform repairs on mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment, including carts, dietary tools, dish machines, disposals, and pneumatic systems, ensuring an 80% task completion rate.
Conduct plumbing repairs (e.g., fixing minor leaks, clearing blockages) within the scope of State plumbing codes for non-licensed plumbers.
Repair structural systems (e.g., doors, locks, floors, ceilings) and assist in external building repairs (e.g., roofing, glazing, and caulking).

Preventive Maintenance

Execute preventive maintenance on mechanical and fire protection systems to minimize equipment downtime and adhere to fire codes.
Perform weekly inspections of fire sprinkler system isolation/zone valves and related components.

Work Order Management

Expedite ancillary tasks, including moving bulletin boards and assembling furniture, to support daily departmental operations.
Complete at least 80% of work orders within 60 days of issue as per departmental policy.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Licenses and Credentials

Experience

A minimum of two years of Maintenance Mechanic experience is required, and Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- It is required that a Maintenance Mechanic can read and write in English, and the Maintenance mechanic must be able to effectively communicate with staff, vendors, patients, and visitors.
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- The Maintenance Mechanic should be a mechanically inclined individual who is familiar with the use of common hand and power tools.
- The Maintenance Mechanic must follow all product use and warning instructions on all product packaging and ensure that all products purchased and stocked have an MSDS on file with the Assistant Director of Facilities.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Constantly (67-100%)

Walking Constantly (67-100%)

Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Pushing Frequently (34-66%)

Pulling Frequently (34-66%)

Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)

Balancing Constantly (67-100%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)

Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.