General Maintenance Worker

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years.  With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.  

Job Profile Summary 

​ This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following General Facilities, Repair & Maintenance duties: Operates, monitors and maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces facilities mechanical components and systems such as electrical equipment, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and plumbing.   A technical role that accomplishes work through a specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, apprenticeship (craft, skilled and semi-skilled), and experience.   An experienced level role that requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requires vocational or technical education.  Works under moderate supervision, problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. 

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. 

Hours: Per Diem to include (Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Holidays)

Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital - 170 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA 02155.

What We Offer: 
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
• Opportunities for growth  

• Free Parking

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. 

Physical Requirements:  

1. Frequent bending, squatting, stooping.  

2. Occasional lifting heavy weights occasionally.  

3. Prolonged standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders. 

4. May be exposed to hazards from use of tools and power equipment. 

5. Requires fine hand coordination to handle tools and other equipment. 

6. Requires ability to hear verbal communication and see written or printed information. 

Skills & Abilities: 

1. Knowledge of general maintenance procedures. 

2. Ability to set up and operate various tools and equipment inherent to repair and maintenance of hospital equipment, buildings and grounds. 

3. Knowledge of safe use of equipment. 

4. Ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routines, procedures and skills in the function of a maintenance worker. 

5. Ability to read blueprints and specifications to determine the procedure of assembling and/or maintaining hospital equipment, buildings and grounds. 

6. Basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry and painting as it relates to various duties. 

7. Ability to exercise independent judgment in times of need and emergency situations. 

About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston.  Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.

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:

$20.12 - $25.15

based on full-time equivalent