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Job Summary
Position SummaryPer Diem
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring all facilities across the hospital campus are functioning optimally. This role supports a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors through skilled maintenance, repairs, and preventive measures.
Key Responsibilities
Emergency Response: Prioritize and promptly resolve urgent maintenance issues affecting safety (e.g., floods, electrical failures, Codes).
Routine Maintenance: Complete all trouble calls (e.g., sink clogs, equipment resets) and document actions taken.
Mechanical Repairs: Maintain and repair portable and fixed equipment, including carts, dietary tools, dish machines, pneumatic systems, and disposals.
Plumbing Tasks: Handle non-licensed plumbing duties like clearing blockages and minor leak repairs in accordance with state codes.
Structural Repairs: Fix doors, locks, ceilings, and minor roofing defects to uphold safety and aesthetics.
Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled inspections and upkeep of mechanical and fire protection systems (e.g., weekly sprinkler valve checks).
General Support: Complete work orders like furniture assembly and moving fixtures; 80% must be resolved within 60 days.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
A minimum of two years Maintenance Mechanic experience required and Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- It is required that a Maintenance Mechanic is able to read and write in English and the Maintenance mechanic must be able to effectively communicate with staff, vendors, patients, and visitors.
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- The Maintenance Mechanic should be a mechanically inclined individual who is familiar with the use of common hand and power tools.
- The Maintenance mechanic must follow all product use and warning instructions on all product packaging and ensure that all products purchased and stocked have an MSDS on file with the Assistant Director of Facilities.
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
1153 Centre Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
- /
Grade
EN6810
EEO Statement:
Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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.
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