Trades Worker

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking experienced and dedicated Trades Workers for the hospital campus in Jamaica Plain. In this position you will perform various hospital related tasks to assist skilled craftsmen in the performance of their duties in a variety of trades (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.); perform routine trade-related maintenance and repair; maintain machinery, equipment, and tools; install glass; install and replace floor covering; and perform related work as required.

Requirements

Knowledge and skill of the use and operation of hand-held power tools such as drills/etc.
Knowledge and skill of the types and uses of small hand tools such as pliers, chisels, hammers.
Understand the methods used in the care and maintenance of small and hand-held power tools.
Can follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
Able to deal tactfully with others.
Maintain a calm manner in emergency situations.
Work in a team setting
Can lift and carry heavy objects
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds
Stand for prolonged periods of time
Physical stamina and endurance
Mechanical aptitude
Manual dexterity

Nice To Haves

Experience using gas powered equipment (i.e. snow blower)
Experience providing labor and support to building maintenance and facilities

Responsibilities

Services and/or assists in servicing, replacing minor plumbing fixtures such as faucets, washers, flushometers, valves, etc.
Maintains and makes routine repairs to electrically - powered equipment and appliances such as motors, pumps, lamps, fans, etc. according to instructions from journeyman and equipment service manuals; and performs other electrical work not requiring a licensed electrician such as replacing light bulbs, fuses as needed.
Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to heating, ventilating, refrigerating and air conditioning equipment according to instructions and equipment service manuals such as replacing belts on motors, changing filters, replacing bearings and cooling coils, etc.; and adjusts heating and/or air conditioning controls to maintain appropriate temperature.
Maintains machinery, equipment and tools by cleaning, lubricating, greasing, oiling, etc. to ensure their optimum working order.
Assists in the construction of tables, wooden barricades, window screens, etc. and performs other minor carpentry work using hand and power tools such as drills and saws.
Installs glass in windows and doors by inserting and fastening pre-cut glass in window sash, etc.
Assists in installing and makes routine repairs to floors coverings such as tiles, linoleum and rugs as required.
Assists in erecting and/or dismantling scaffolding and/or rigging used to gain access to high places.
Performs related duties such as furnishing tools and materials to tradesmen during the course of a job; holding materials or tools in place while journeyman works on them; cleaning work area upon completion; operating or using soldering and/or brazing equipment; erecting and dismantling wall partitions; requisitioning supplies and maintaining records.