Maintenance Technician

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Under the direction of the supervisor or designee, the Maintenance Technician performs semi‑skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks. The 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.

• 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 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.
• Assist in snow removal management and campus emergencies.
• Be available to be on call on a rotating schedule.

• High School diploma.
• 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 interpreting schematics and ability to work from drawings and manufacturer instructions.
• Ability to travel to off‑site locations.

May perform work in all Medical School facilities and is subject to possible exposure to chemicals, gases, electrical shock; may work in confined spaces on ladders.

Ability to perform physically arduous tasks; normal dexterity, visual acuity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding, and work in confined areas.

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