General Maintenance Worker; Per Diem Job Medford area,Massachusetts USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: General Maintenance Worker (Per Diem)

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.

Hours: Per Diem, Minimum of 8 hours weekly. Various Shifts. Every other weekends and holiday rotation requirement.

Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital - 170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155

What We Offer

Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one!
403(b) retirement plan with hospitalmatch
Opportunities for growth
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking

Job Description

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Responsible for the containment of hospital costs and conservation of supplies and equipment.

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. Solvers and welds materials, as needed.

Performs service and preventive 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.

Replace bulbs and/or make necessary repairs to fixtures; repairs various types of electrical circuits and devices, as needed; cleans fixtures on a regular basis.

Checks hospital systems for proper function (i.e., electrical power, air handling units, medical gas, steam boiler operation, hot water, etc.).

Removes and replaces defective or outdated equipment. Procures necessary parts and materials for jobs.

Inspects and repairs safety equipment installed throughout the hospital.

Cleans workshop and mechanical equipment. Handles hazardous materials carefully, safety and disposes it properly.

Makes necessary repairs safety equipment installed throughout the hospital. Performs project work, as assigned.

Installs new equipment as per manufacturers specifications.

Performs preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.

Participates in all snow removal and sanding functions.

Assists other co-workers with trouble–shooting and necessary repairs as well as installation of new service or projects related to Plant operations.

Seeks a standard of work that is equal to or above that which is required (i.e., applicable codes and standards).

Regularly adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments or installs special functional and structural parts, as required.

Maintains inventory; reorders parts as necessary and keeps storage area neatly organized.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth - one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

$20.12 - $25.15

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