Maintenance Mechanic - EN6

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure hospital facilities operate safely and efficiently.

You will respond to emergency calls and routine maintenance tasks, performing repairs on a variety of equipment and systems to support high-quality patient care. The role requires basic education plus two years of maintenance experience, with preference for hospital setting experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to use common hand and power tools.
• Experience communicating with staff, vendors, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and routine maintenance calls, ensuring safety and timely resolution.
• Repair mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment, plumbing, doors, locks, and ceilings as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on systems and conduct weekly safety inspections.

Skills

English reading/writing

Mechanical aptitude

Hand & power tools

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 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.

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: N/A
• Experience: A minimum of two years of Maintenance Mechanic experience is required and Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting 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.

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

0

Employee Type

Per Diem Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$35.02 - $35.02/Hourly Grade EN6810

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 2810 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.

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