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Maintenance Mechanic - EN1

Role overview

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma required
  • 2 years mechanical or electrical experience and/or a graduate of a technical or vocational school required
  • Good working knowledge and effective use of standard hand tools and mechanical specialty tools

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and/or predictive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment and systems throughout the hospital
  • Make repairs to building operations and mechanical systems including replacement of belts, drives, filters, seals, motors, and pumps
  • Repair all HVAC systems in the hospital, including conducting manometer readings
  • Respond to all emergency situations when appropriate and clean all Engineering areas

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Social Skills

About the company

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Hospitals & Health Care

Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is an international leader in virtually every area of medicine and has been the site of pioneering breakthroughs that have improved lives around the world. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BWH has a legacy of excellence that continues to grow. With two outstanding hospitals, over 150 outpatient practices, and over 1,200 physicians, we serve patients from New England, throughout the United States, and from 120 countries around the world. The BWH name is a reflection of our history. In 1980 three of Boston’s oldest and most prestigious Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals - the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, the Robert Breck Brigham Hospital, and the Boston Hospital for Women – merged to form Brigham and Women’s Hospital. As a national leader in improving health care quality and safety, we have helped to develop some of the industry’s best practices including computerized physician order entry (CPOE) to prevent medication errors. The CPOE is now a nationally-accepted safety practice. The BWH Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) is one of the most powerful biomedical research institutes in the world and the second largest recipient of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among independent hospitals in the United States. BWH has long had great success in research as measured by the number of important discoveries made, the size and scope of its research portfolio and the volume of publications annually. BWH is a training ground for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. We have 1,100 trainees in over 140 of the most sought after training programs in the world, and also host Harvard Medical School students in rotations throughout our programs. As our global health services expand, our clinical trainees have rich opportunities to contribute and learn in challenging environments around the world. Brigham and Women's Hospital is an EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer.

Company details

IndustryHospitals & Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Shift: Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Under general supervision performs preventive maintenance and repairs mechanical equipment and systems throughout the entire hospital complex.

May be required to carry the on-call pagers.
May be required to work weekends or rotating shifts.
Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions:
-Performs preventive and/or predictive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment and systems throughout the hospital including fire extinguishers.
-Make repairs as necessary to building operations and mechanical systems including replacement of belts, drives, filters, seals, motors and pumps, etc.
-Repairs all HVAC systems in the hospital (fan units, A/C units, and exhaust fans); including conducting manometer readings.
-Inspect and diagnose problem equipment.
-Responds to all emergency situations when and where appropriate and/or necessary and may cover route throughout the complex..
-Responsible for cleaning all Engineering areas (Bedtower, Peter Bent Brigham, Thorn Building, BLI, MRB).
-Performs routine work such as unclogging drains, replacing washers and/or faucets, replacing light bulbs and cords.
-Responds to routine work such as hanging pictures, installing cabinets, door locks, hanging bulletin and chalkboards, etc.
-Performs minor adjustments to beds and stretchers.
-Must have a good working knowledge of various tools.
-May occasionally assist other tradesmen in their duties related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry work.
-Maintain a safe working environment in areas of Engineering Department responsibility.
-Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned and work with other departments in emergency situations.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience 2 years mechanical or electrical experience and/or a graduate of a technical or vocational school. required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Must successfully interact and cooperate with other groups with the hospital. - Must be able to clearly explain issues to other hospital personnel. - Good working knowledge and effective use of standard hand tools small power tools and relate mechanical specialty tools. - May occasionally (less than 15% of the time) get involved in an dirty or hazardous environment in the performance of his/her duties. - Occasionally (less than 15% of the time) must exert effort to lift over 30lbs. - Constant tours and walking throughout the facility.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements
  • Standing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Walking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
  • Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Remote Type

    Onsite

    Work Location

    500 Brookline Avenue

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    40

    Employee Type

    Regular

    Work Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Pay Range

    $35.67 - $35.67/Hourly

    Grade

    EN1106At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

    EEO Statement:

    2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

    Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

    At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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