Brigham and Women's Hospital
Maintenance Mechanic
Brigham and Women's Hospital – 1153 Centre Street, Massachusetts.
Job Summary The Maintenance Mechanic plays a vital role in ensuring the hospital’s facilities are operating efficiently and safely to support high-quality patient care. This position involves performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks across all buildings and areas on the hospital campus, prioritizing safety, sanitation, and comfort for patients, staff, and visitors.
Essential Functions
Responding to Emergencies and Routine Maintenance:
Prioritize and address emergency calls (Code Red, Code Triage, flooding, electrical failures). Handle routine trouble calls such as blocked sinks, pneumatic tube resets, responding to 100% of assigned calls per shift. Accurately document the nature of issues and steps taken to resolve them.
Repair and Maintenance:
Perform repairs on mechanical and electro‑mechanical equipment (carts, dietary tools, dish machines, disposals, pneumatic systems) ensuring an 80% task completion rate. Conduct plumbing repairs within scope of state plumbing codes for non‑licensed plumbers. Repair structural systems and assist in external building repairs (roofs, glazing, caulking).
Preventive Maintenance:
Execute preventive maintenance on mechanical and fire protection systems to minimize equipment downtime and adhere to fire codes. Conduct weekly inspections of fire sprinkler system isolation/zone valves and related components.
Work Order Management:
Expedite ancillary tasks and complete at least 80% of work orders within 60 days of issue as per departmental policy.
Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Experience:
Minimum two years of Maintenance Mechanic experience; experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Can read and write in English and communicate effectively with staff, vendors, patients and visitors.
Adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Mechanically inclined, familiar with use of common hand and power tools.
Follows product use and warning instructions; ensures MSDS on file.
Physical Requirements
Standing Constantly (67‑100%)
Walking Constantly (67‑100%)
Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
Pushing Frequently (34‑66%)
Pulling Frequently (34‑66%)
Climbing Occasionally (3‑33%)
Balancing Constantly (67‑100%)
Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crawling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Reaching Occasionally (3‑33%)
Gross Manipulation Constantly (67‑100%)
Fine Manipulation Frequently (34‑66%)
Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision – Far Constantly
Vision – Near Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Job Details Remote Type:
Onsite
Work Location:
1153 Centre Street, Massachusetts
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Type:
Per Diem
Work Shift:
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range:
(Information not provided)
EEO Statement Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half people-focused, half performance-focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Job Summary The Maintenance Mechanic plays a vital role in ensuring the hospital’s facilities are operating efficiently and safely to support high-quality patient care. This position involves performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks across all buildings and areas on the hospital campus, prioritizing safety, sanitation, and comfort for patients, staff, and visitors.
Essential Functions
Responding to Emergencies and Routine Maintenance:
Prioritize and address emergency calls (Code Red, Code Triage, flooding, electrical failures). Handle routine trouble calls such as blocked sinks, pneumatic tube resets, responding to 100% of assigned calls per shift. Accurately document the nature of issues and steps taken to resolve them.
Repair and Maintenance:
Perform repairs on mechanical and electro‑mechanical equipment (carts, dietary tools, dish machines, disposals, pneumatic systems) ensuring an 80% task completion rate. Conduct plumbing repairs within scope of state plumbing codes for non‑licensed plumbers. Repair structural systems and assist in external building repairs (roofs, glazing, caulking).
Preventive Maintenance:
Execute preventive maintenance on mechanical and fire protection systems to minimize equipment downtime and adhere to fire codes. Conduct weekly inspections of fire sprinkler system isolation/zone valves and related components.
Work Order Management:
Expedite ancillary tasks and complete at least 80% of work orders within 60 days of issue as per departmental policy.
Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Experience:
Minimum two years of Maintenance Mechanic experience; experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Can read and write in English and communicate effectively with staff, vendors, patients and visitors.
Adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Mechanically inclined, familiar with use of common hand and power tools.
Follows product use and warning instructions; ensures MSDS on file.
Physical Requirements
Standing Constantly (67‑100%)
Walking Constantly (67‑100%)
Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
Pushing Frequently (34‑66%)
Pulling Frequently (34‑66%)
Climbing Occasionally (3‑33%)
Balancing Constantly (67‑100%)
Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crawling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Reaching Occasionally (3‑33%)
Gross Manipulation Constantly (67‑100%)
Fine Manipulation Frequently (34‑66%)
Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision – Far Constantly
Vision – Near Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Job Details Remote Type:
Onsite
Work Location:
1153 Centre Street, Massachusetts
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Type:
Per Diem
Work Shift:
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range:
(Information not provided)
EEO Statement Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half people-focused, half performance-focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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