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Hebrew SeniorLife

Nonprofit elder care provider and housing

Maintenance Technician 2

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDedham, MA, USA$23.68 - $33.16

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school degree or equivalent is required.
  • At least 5 years of facility maintenance experience is required.
  • Knowledge and experience diagnosing and repairing electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems are required.
  • The ability to use tools and perform tasks across the trades used to repair facility systems is required.
  • The ability to read and understand technical publications and work from schematics and blueprints is required.
  • The role requires the ability to move around the building and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • The role may involve outdoor work, confined areas, work at heights, varying noise exposure, and minimal exposure to infectious waste; gloves and safety glasses are used.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned maintenance, including communicating with residents in writing and verbally and following up with the engineering supervisor on work status.
  • Perform groundskeeping tasks, including trash and debris removal, sweeping walkways and drives, replacing or repairing walkway pavers, maintaining irrigation systems, and general grounds upkeep.
  • Maintain the facility and its support systems, including performing and recording preventive maintenance on assigned equipment according to the preventive maintenance program manual; move materials as needed or directed.
  • Perform assigned repair and refurbishment work, including sheetrock repair or replacement, taping and mudding joints and seams, framing and finish carpentry, painting, spraying textured ceilings, and removing carpeting or similar materials.
  • Remove snow from walkways, entranceways, and fire exits; keep paths to fire hydrants clear and apply sand or ice melt as needed for safe pedestrian and vehicle passage.
  • Clear clogged drain lines; replace light bulbs; perform minor repairs or replacements of plumbing, lighting, and electrical fixtures; troubleshoot heating and cooling systems; and repair or replace doors, windows, cabinets, and lock hardware.
  • Detect and report improper operation or faulty equipment, defective materials or tools, and unusual or unsafe conditions or practices; keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly; and follow safety precautions and established safety policies.
  • Respond on call to emergencies such as inclement weather, fire, and leaks.
  • Perform other related duties as required or directed.
  • Follow written requisitions or verbal instructions, prioritize work requests, safely operate a maintenance vehicle, and operate power and hand tools.
  • Provide general maintenance services to facility staff, including assembling furniture and accessories.
  • Respond to facility emergency codes or procedures applicable to Engineering and immediately report unsafe or broken equipment to a supervisor.
  • Participate in scheduled department meetings and be available to be called in for emergencies.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of facility and patient information, and protect resident and patient privacy.
  • Work with minimal weekly supervision, complete daily schedules and tasks independently within allotted time, and adapt to changing priorities and role needs.
  • Collaborate and communicate with residents, patients, staff, specialty personnel, vendors, and the engineering supervisor; provide service in a safe, caring, and compassionate manner that recognizes individual needs and rights.
  • Follow organizational policies, procedures, culture, and workplace safety practices; maintain a professional demeanor and attend to personal and others’ safety.

About the Company

Hebrew SeniorLife

Nonprofit elder care provider and housing

Hebrew SeniorLife provides elder care and senior living options in the Boston area. It runs retirement communities that cover independent living, assisted living, and long-term care, supported by on-site health services and rehabilitation. In addition, the organization conducts gerontology and geriatrics research as an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, using findings to shape care practices across its campuses. Residents choose among living arrangements and receive tailored care plans, with on-site clinics, meals, and social activities managed by care teams. Hebrew SeniorLife stands out as a nonprofit, non-sectarian provider affiliated with Harvard Medical School, combining housing, medical care, and research under one umbrella rather than focusing on a single service. Its goal is to improve the lives of older adults by delivering high-quality care, advancing aging research, and offering communities that help seniors live healthy, independent lives.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$20M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1903

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