General Maintenance Mechanic

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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Performs minor maintenance and repair tasks across various trades, including carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical work, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and promptly, without requiring specialized licensing.

2. Supports licensed trades, such as carpentry, electrical, HVAC, boiler operation and plumbing, by providing assistance and performing tasks as needed or directed.
3. Performs routine rounds throughout facility to ensure equipment is operating properly.
4. Sets up and operates mechanical equipment and small hand tools.
5. Troubleshoots/Diagnoses mechanical issues with equipment/systems.
6. Works with all hospital caregivers to maintain optimal building conditions for patient care.
7. Reviews, organizes, and maintains equipment inventory, supplies, and tools.
8. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
9. Provides quality customer service to customers/patients.
10. Utilizes digital technology (handheld device, computer) to open, create, complete, and close Work Orders.
11. Meets local codes.
12. Maintains related records.
13. Trains junior team members.
14. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. MA Driver License
2. High School Diploma/GED

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Strong mechanical aptitude
2. Must have ample knowledge/experience using hand tools
3. Practical problem solving
4. Able to lift 50+ pounds and climb ladders
5. Able to stand or kneel for extended period of times

Preferred:
1. 3-5 years of experience highly preferred

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Constantly:
- Precise motor skills, hearing, vision

Frequently:
- Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, grasping, repetitive movements, working outdoors

Occasionally:
- Sitting, working indoors, temperature extremes, heights, high stress level

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.