Maintenance Technician

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks. The role supports major repairs, new construction projects, and the upkeep of laboratory and ancillary equipment.

The technician will assist plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other mechanical journeymen, reading blueprints and instructions to install, repair and maintain facilities equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 0–1 years of experience in semi-skilled maintenance and construction tasks.
• Ability to read instructions, blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other journeymen in major repairs.
• Lubricate, clean and paint mechanical equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspect equipment.
• Repair walls, ceilings and floors as needed.
• Move and set up furniture and equipment.
• Maintain and repair maintenance tools.
• Maintain records and spare parts inventory.

Skills

Blueprints interpretation

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand tools (hammer)

Piping basics

Ducting basics

Electrical basics

Job description

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the supervisor or designee, the Maintenance Technician performs semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks. The Maintenance Technician assists technicians on major repairs or new construction, installs, repairs, modifies, and maintains a variety of equipment and electro-mechanical systems used including ancillary and laboratory equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other mechanical journeymen, in major repairs and maintenance; which may involve following blueprints and written instructions


• Lubricate, clean, and paint mechanical equipment


• Clean machinery, appurtenances and mechanical spaces


• Build, install, and repair walls, ceilings and floors


• Perform wall patching and painting


• Assist in moving and setting up of furniture; as well as, other equipment and machinery


• Maintain and repair maintenance tools


• Perform all routine preventative maintenance inspection and adhere to set timetables for completion


• Operate, troubleshoot, install, and repair all equipment and systems


• Perform routine cleaning including washing, stripping and buffing floors, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, emptying trash, vacuuming carpets, dusting and replenishing paper supplies


• Perform receiving, mail distribution, and courier services


• Maintain records and pertinent data


• Maintain spare parts inventory


• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma


• 0-1 years of experience working semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks.


• Working knowledge of construction and maintenance materials and equipment


• Knowledge of tools and skill to perform work using hammers, wrenches, etc.


• Ability to read instructions, blueprints, and/or specifications


• General knowledge of piping, plumbing, ducting and electrical systems including the interpreting of schematics and ability to work from drawings and manufacturer instructions


• Ability to travel to off-site locations.