Maintenance Technician

UMass Chan Medical School; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks. The role involves assisting plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other mechanical journeymen, following blueprints and written instructions.

The position requires a High School diploma and 0–1 years of experience, with knowledge of piping, plumbing, ducting, and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 0–1 year of experience in semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read instructions, blueprints, and specifications.
• Knowledge of piping, plumbing, ducting and electrical systems.
• Willingness to travel to off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist trades in major repairs and maintenance following blueprints or instructions.
• Lubricate, clean, and paint mechanical equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning of floors, restrooms, and spaces.
• Maintain records and inventory of spare parts.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and systems as needed.

Skills

Reading blueprints

General maintenance

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing systems knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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.

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.

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.