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Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.

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: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, 2nd Shift. Includes every other holiday rotation requirement.

Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital - 170 Governors Avenue,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 Parking

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. One (1) year of building maintenance.

3. On the job training in one or more building trades.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Completion of a vocational/trade school program.

2. 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.

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

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

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

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

5. Performs service and preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.

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

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

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

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

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 Removes and replaces defective or outdated equipment.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

11. Inspects and repairs safety equipment installed throughout the hospital.

12. Cleans work shop and mechanical equipment. Handles hazardous materials carefully, safety and disposes it properly.

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

14. Installs new equipment as per manufacturers specifications.

15. Performs preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.

16. Participate in all snow removal and sanding functions.

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

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

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

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

About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.