Gen Maintenance/Mechanic I

Are you experienced in Building Maintenance? Come and join our team!

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one

403(b) Retirement with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for career growth

Location: Tufts Medical Center

Hours: 40 hours per week

Sunday: 7am-3p

Monday & Tuesday: 3pm - 11pm

Wednesday & Thursday: 11pm - 7am

Job Overview

Performs a variety of general maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul and construction duties in all 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, roof maintenance, etc. Keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems. Assumes responsibility for the control and security of the hospital lock and key system.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year of building maintenance.

Valid driver's license.

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.

Works from written and verbal instruction using prints, specifications, sketches, charts and formulas to perform duties.

Duties involve repair, replacement and installation of identified components of hospital infrastructure.

Uses welding equipment, plumbing equipment, tools, hand and bench grinders, power drills, and numerous hand and power tools necessary to the performance of duties.

Maintains necessary records. Move materials and supplies as necessary in the performance of duties or as directed. Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervisor.

Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Follow furnished safety rules and regulations.

Submits assigned Preventative Maintenance Planned Work Orders within assigned timeframe.

Responds to Daily Demand Work Orders produced by Service Response System.

Participates in all snow removal and sanding functions.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at
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