HVAC Technician IV (Licensed)

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? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital , we're more than a health system - we're a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. Lowell General Hospital is a great place to work - with a family friendly culture, competitive salaries, and great benefits . If that excites you, then you belong with us.

Job Overview

Performs a variety of general maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul and construction duties in 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 and roof maintenance.


What We Offer

Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one

403(b) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Career growth opportunities

Guaranteed hours and set schedule


Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: 40 Hours - Day Shift - Every other weekend (Sat-Sun) and every other holiday is required

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:


1. High school diploma or equivalent.


2. One (1) year of building maintenance.


3. On the job training in one or more building trades.


Preferred Qualifications:


1. Completion of a vocational/trade school program.


2. Two (2) years of building maintenance.


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. Responsible for the containment of hospital costs and conservation of supplies and equipment.


1. Performs electrical repairs such as, removal, replacement of switches, ballasts, motors, motor controls, etc.


2. Performs plumbing such as, drains, fixtures, rodding, cleaning, etc., as assigned.


3. Performs minor carpentry such as, the installation and repair of such items as doors, shelving, locks, etc. as needed.


4. Performs repairs to plaster, brickwork or concrete as needed. Solders and welds materials, as needed.


5. Performs service and preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.


6. Repairs patient electrical, mechanical and electrical beds and equipment, as assigned, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturers' specifications.


7. Checks all lighting in and around the hospital buildings on a regular basis.


8. Replaces bulbs and/or make necessary repairs to fixtures; repairs various types of electrical circuits and devices, as needed; cleans fixtures on a regular basis.


9. Checks hospital systems for proper function (i.e., electrical power, air handling units, medical gas, steam boiler operation, hot water, etc.).


10. Removes and replaces defective or outdated equipment. Procures necessary parts and materials for jobs.


11. Inspects and repairs safety equipment installed throughout the hospital.


12. Cleans work shop and mechanical equipment. Handles hazardous materials carefully, safety and disposes it properly.


13. Makes necessary repairs safety equipment installed throughout the hospital. Performs project work, as assigned.


14. Installs new equipment as per manufacturers specifications.


15. Performs preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.


16. Participate in all snow removal and sanding functions.


17. Assists other co-workers with trouble-shooting and necessary repairs as well as installation of new service or projects related to Plant operations.


18. Seeks a standard of work that is equal to or above that which is required (i.e., applicable codes and standards).


19. Regularly adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments or installs special functional and structural parts, as required.


20. Maintains inventory; reorders parts as necessary and keeps storage area neatly organized.


About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Magnet Designation:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care, our fourth designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

$31.92 - $39.90