Maintenance Technician, Memorial, 40 hours, Evenings

Umass Memorial Health Caregiver

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 20,000 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.

Performs various general maintenance work including plumbing, heating, carpentry, electrical, etc., necessary to maintain equipment and systems and related duties throughout all UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMHC) Campuses. Works following general instruction such as routine work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, etc.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, and repairs various equipment and systems such as, but not limited to, medical gas systems, medical air pumps, compressors, vacuum pumps, alarm panels, valves, gauges, water purification systems, refrigeration systems, fire alarm systems, pneumatic tube system, laundry equipment, beds, stretchers, sterilizers, surgical instruments, kitchen appliances, etc.
• Replaces light bulbs and related items. Assists with fire alarm system shut down, generator and electric testing as directed. Assists with major repairs and installation of equipment and systems.
• Fabricates minor repair parts and components as required.
• Troubleshoots, evaluates and identifies problems with mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems and responds appropriately.
• May perform sheet metal cutting, welding, and soldering duties.

Position Qualifications

Ability to read, write, calculate and follow instructions and procedures. Knowledge of basic plumbing, heating, electrical, and mechanical techniques and repair principles. Works from specifications, schedules, and general instructions requiring interpretation in various applications. Basic computer skills required. Reading (English), writing (English), and ability to utilize Computer to input work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Work Order System with minimal training within (60) days of employment required. One to three years experience. Trade school completion 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. Employees must be at least 18 years of age to perform this role.

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.

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