General Maintenance Technician II Job Lowell area,Massachusetts USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Job

Profile Summary

This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following General Facilities, Repair & Maintenance duties:
Operates, monitors and maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces facilities mechanical components and systems such as electrical equipment, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and plumbing. A technical role that accomplishes work through a specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, apprenticeship (craft, skilled and semi-skilled), and experience. An experienced level role that requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requires vocational or technical education.

Works under moderate supervision, problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

Performs a variety of general maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul and construction duties in hospital buildings and grounds areas. Carries out tasks within capabilities involving a variety of maintenance crafts such as sheet metal, plumbing and pipe fitting, carpentry, tile setting, painting, electrical and roof maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year of building maintenance.

On the job training in one or more building trades.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a vocational/trade school program.

Two (2) years of building maintenance.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
403(b) retirement with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking
Career growth opportunities
Guaranteed hours and set schedule

Location

Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue
- Lowell, MA

Hours

40 Hours
- Days or Nights
- Every other weekend (Sat-Sun) and every other holiday is required. In addition, there may be mandatory OT for shift coverage or emergencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs electrical repairs such as, removal, replacement of switches, ballasts, motors, motor controls, etc.

Performs plumbing such as, drains, fixtures, rodding, cleaning, etc., as assigned.

Performs minor carpentry such as, the installation and repair of such items as doors, shelving, locks, etc. as needed.

Performs repairs to plaster, brickwork or concrete as needed. Solders and welds materials, as needed.

Performs service and preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.

Repairs patient electrical, mechanical and electrical beds and equipment, as assigned, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturers’ specifications.

Checks all lighting in and around the hospital buildings on a regular basis.

Replaces bulbs and/or make necessary repairs to fixtures; repairs various types of electrical circuits and devices, as needed; cleans…