Mechanic

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA seeks a Full-time Mechanic to join the Equipment Repair Shop at Baystate Medical Center. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on critical hospital equipment and mechanical systems to keep patient care moving smoothly.

You will troubleshoot issues, install and service devices ranging from air compressors to patient beds, pneumatic tubes, and nurse call systems, while maintaining accurate records and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• At least 5 years of mechanical building maintenance including pumps and compressors.
• Proficient knowledge of electronics and computers preferred.
• Experience with metal fabrication, welding and air compressor repair is a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical equipment: preventive maintenance on hospital equipment, vehicles, and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues and perform adjustments.
• Support essential hospital systems: nurse call, pneumatic tubes, air compressors, vacuum pumps, medical gas, doors, beds, stretchers, elevators.
• Install and repair equipment used in patient rooms and departments.
• Respond to service needs and complete work orders on time.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance, parts, and supplies.
• Promote safety and infection control in the work area.
• Collaborate with other trades and hospital departments.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electronics & computers

Metal fabrication & welding

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pumps & compressors

Metal fabrication tooling

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Full-time Mechanic to join the Equipment Repair Shop team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.

Responsibilities:

The Mechanic helps keep essential hospital equipment and mechanical systems operating safely and reliably. From medical air compressors and vacuum pumps to patient beds, stretchers, nurse call systems, and pneumatic tube systems, your expertise will help ensure that critical equipment is ready when patients and care teams need it most.

Working under the direction of the Equipment Repair Shop Supervisor, the Mechanic will perform preventive maintenance, respond to repair requests, troubleshoot equipment issues, and collaborate with other skilled trades professionals.

• Maintain Critical Equipment: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on assigned hospital equipment, vehicles, and mechanical systems.

• Troubleshoot & Repair: Diagnose equipment issues, identify faulty operation, make adjustments, and complete necessary repairs.

• Support Essential Hospital Systems: Maintain and repair specialized equipment, including nurse call systems, pneumatic tube systems, medical air compressors, vacuum pumps, medical gas systems, automatic doors, Hill-Rom beds, stretchers, and elevators.

• Keep Patient Care Equipment Ready: Install, assemble, maintain, and repair equipment used throughout patient rooms and hospital departments.

• Respond to Service Needs: Address emergency repair requests and complete assigned work orders accurately and on time.

• Maintain Documentation: Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, time, materials, and supplies; order parts and materials as needed.

• Promote Safety: Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow established safety, infection control, and Interim Life Safety procedures.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with other trades personnel, supervisors, and hospital departments to keep facilities and equipment operating effectively.

Location:

• 759 Chestnut St
• Springfield, MA

Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours a week
• 2nd shift- 3:30pm-11:30pm
• Occasional holiday coverage, required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/ GED, required
• Valid Drivers License, required
• At least 5 years Mechanical building maintenance including working with pumps and compressors
• Proficient knowledge of electronics and computers, strongly preferred
• Experience with metal fabrication, welding and air compressor repair is a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$31.77 - $36.53 - $43.21

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.