Maintenance Support Technician, Pneumatic Tube Station, Per Diem

ummh; Bloomingdale (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Maintenance Technician for on-site, night-shift coverage with on-call duties. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance on pneumatic tube systems, lab equipment, and building systems, along with record-keeping and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting a range of equipment (pneumatic tubes, gas and vacuum systems, pumps, alarm panels, and sterilizers), performing repairs, and assisting with generator testing and major

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled on pneumatic tube systems throughout buildings, including underground sections, and handles repairs on regular schedules and emergencies.
• Maintains repair and maintenance records as required.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment and systems such as pneumatic tubes, laboratory gas systems, air pumps, compressors, vacuum pumps, alarm panels, valves, gauges, water purification, refrigeration, sterilizers, lab instruments, and kitchen appliances.
• Performs general building maintenance such as replacing light bulbs and repairing walls and paint.
• Assists with new or improved work areas or layouts.
• Assists with generator and electric testing and major repairs/installation of equipment.
• Fabricates minor parts as needed.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, plumbing, electrical, pneumatic tube systems; trains coworkers as needed.
• May perform sheet metal cutting, welding, and soldering.
• Assembles and installs large lab equipment and furniture; moves heavy items with pallet jacks or movers.
• Keeps logs and records of work performed; calls in work orders for items that cannot be completed.
• Maintains a safe, clean work area and adheres to safety standards and building codes.
• Responds to calls and emergencies, on-call pages, and keeps supervisor informed of parts orders.
• Keeps updated on medical equipment safety codes from regulatory agencies.

Job description

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$22.24 - $40.04 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours

11pm-7am; 7 am-7 am oncall

Shift

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

0

Cost Center

10020 - 3364 Lab Hospital Support

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled on the pneumatic tube systems throughout various buildings including underground between buildings, as well as repair on regular schedules and emergency situations.
• All repair and maintenance records to be recorded as required.
• Performs general preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, and repairs various equipment and systems such as, but not limited to, pneumatic tube system, laboratory gas systems, air pumps, compressors, vacuum pumps, alarm panels, valves, gauges, water purification systems, refrigeration systems, sterilizers, lab instruments, kitchen appliances, etc.
• Perform building maintenance as needed, such as replacing light bulbs and related items. Repair walls and paint as needed.
• Assists with the creation of new and or improved work area's or layouts as needed.
• Assists with generator and electric testing as directed.
• Assists with major repairs and installation of equipment and systems.
• Fabricates minor repair parts and components as required.
• Troubleshoots, evaluates and identifies problems with mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems, pneumatic tube systems and responds appropriately. Assist with training coworkers in these areas as needed.
• May perform sheet metal cutting, welding, and soldering duties.
• Assembles and installs large pieces of furniture, cabinets, lab benches, counter tops, office cubicles, refrigeration equipment and other large lab equipment.
• Must move, maneuver and place large pieces of delicate, expensive lab equipment in limited spaces using pallet jacks, furniture movers or equipment on wheels.
• Maintains all required records and records all work not assigned on maintenance work log on computer system. Completes work slips. Calls in work orders for maintenance items that cannot be completed.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area at all times. Practices proper care and safe use of maintenance tools, equipment and supplies. Adheres to safety standards, procedures, regulations and building codes. Reports all unsafe equipment and building related issues.
• Responds to and assesses various calls and emergencies as required or directed. Responds to emergency calls. Troubleshoots equipment problems and performs repairs as required.
• Responds to all pages when on call in a timely fashion and address pneumatic tube system problems and questions expeditiously. Maintain all daily records for the pneumatic tube system when on call or requested to do so. Keep Supervisor or Lead Technician aware of any parts that have been ordered for the Tube system.
• Keeps updated on all related medical equipment safety codes/recommendations that are established by regulatory agencies - ie: Joint Commission, NFPA, OSHA, FDA, AAMI, ASHE, ANSI, etc.
• All requirements must be met in reference to any medical equipment related recall.
• Documentation and follow-up are critical in these situations.
• Demonstrates customer focus skills and good interpersonal relationships.
• Assists with ordering parts and supplies as needed. Schedule outside vendors or services as necessar