Maintenance Mechanic

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Winchester Hospital is a Top Massachusetts recognized 223-bed regional hospital that is the leading provider of comprehensive health care services in the northwest suburban Boston area. 

The Maintenance Mechanic contributes to the Hospital’s mission by performing a wide variety of facility maintenance/ renovation work, performing skilled craft work to ensure the hospital facilities are maintained/ renovated to create a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for our patients and staff. This craft position will have an impact on hospital operations by minimizing downtime and on patient and staff satisfaction and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Required:  High School Diploma or equivalent.  Two (2) additional relevant trade experiences may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience Required: At least three (3) years relevant craft experience

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team.
• Able to perform work with minimal supervision and/or direction.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.

Required Licenses, Registration and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• If performing boiler operations at the hospital:  Second Class Fireman certificate or need to obtain special hospital boiler license within 6 months of hire.  

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in a team approach for the in-house Engineering Department  by performing cross functionally and assisting beyond typical trade boundaries but within licensure requirements.  Works closely with other members of the department to assist in the completion of work orders.
• Performs preventative maintenance work on systems, equipment, facilities, and structure in assigned area.  Establishes and maintains an effective preventative maintenance routine and schedule that complies with and maximizes operations and facility safety.
• Responds to Service Response Center pages to investigate and then resolve calls according to the program.
• Conducts rounds and performs daily shift inspection of the facilities and utility systems.
• Monitors Life Safety Code compliance in areas assigned and reports violations and concerns through the proper chain of command.
• May be required to assist  Engineering Department with additional duties such as but not limited to
  • Minor carpentry
  • Painting and painting related tasks
  • General maintenance duties
• Detects and reports improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unsafe and/or unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Views the user group as the customer and collaborates with them to address their needs.  Does all possible to minimize the disruption associated with the required work.
• Performs all required documentation accurately, legibly and timely.
• Assists other team members within licensure allowances.
• Determines materials and supplies needed for projects/work, prepares requisitions, orders supplies and maintains adequate levels of stock to eliminate lag time in projects.  Receives and stores materials for the Engineering Department’s use.
• Assists with snow removal and other projects as requested by supervisor.
• If properly certified, may regularly maintain the appropriate boiler pressure on the low and high pressure boiler systems to optimize the efficiency of the systems.

Pay Range:

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled