Repair & Maintenance mechanic III

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

1d•$23 - $29

About The Position

This role supports hospital facilities and repair and maintenance services to ensure required activities are completed in a timely manner and meet organizational quality standards. It operates, monitors, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces facilities mechanical components and systems, including electrical equipment, HVAC, and plumbing. The role is an experienced technical position requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools gained through work experience, along with vocational or technical education. Work is performed under moderate supervision; problems are typically routine but may require interpreting or deviating from standard procedures. The mechanic performs general and preventive maintenance, inspections, servicing, repairs, overhauls, and construction duties in hospital buildings and grounds. Work may involve sheet metal, plumbing and pipe fitting, carpentry, tile setting, painting, electrical work, and roof maintenance. The mechanic keeps the supervisor informed of activities, needs, and problems and is responsible for control and security of the hospital lock and key system.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of building maintenance experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of general maintenance procedures.
Ability to set up and operate tools and equipment used to repair and maintain hospital equipment, buildings, and grounds.
Knowledge of safe equipment use.
Ability to organize work and achieve quality performance while learning routines, procedures, and skills for maintenance work.
Ability to read blueprints and specifications to determine procedures for assembling or maintaining hospital equipment, buildings, and grounds.
Basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, and painting as related to maintenance duties.
Ability to exercise independent judgment during emergencies or when needed.
Ability to hear verbal communication and see written or printed information.
Fine hand coordination to handle tools and other equipment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a vocational or trade school program.
Three years of building maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Follow written and verbal instructions and use prints, specifications, sketches, charts, and formulas to perform work.
Repair, replace, and install identified components of hospital infrastructure.
Use welding and plumbing equipment, grinders, power drills, and other hand and power tools needed for maintenance duties.
Maintain required records and move materials and supplies as needed or directed.
Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to the supervisor.
Keep the work area clean and orderly and follow safety rules and regulations.
Submit assigned Preventative Maintenance Planned Work Orders within the assigned timeframe.
Respond to Daily Demand Work Orders generated by the Service Response System.
Participate in snow removal and sanding functions.
Keep the supervisor informed of activities, needs, and problems.
Assume responsibility for control and security of the hospital lock and key system.