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Maintenance Mechanic - EN1

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
500 Brookline Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2025
Summary
Under general supervision performs preventive maintenance and repairs mechanical equipment and systems throughout the entire hospital complex.
May be required to carry the on-call pagers.
May be required to work weekends or rotating shifts.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Performs preventive and/or predictive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment and systems throughout the hospital including fire extinguishers.

-Make repairs as necessary to building operations and mechanical systems including replacement of belts, drives, filters, seals, motors and pumps, etc.

-Repairs all HVAC systems in the hospital (fan units, A/C units, and exhaust fans); including conducting manometer readings.

-Inspect and diagnose problem equipment.

-Responds to all emergency situations when and where appropriate and/or necessary and may cover route throughout the complex..

-Responsible for cleaning all Engineering areas (Bedtower, Peter Bent Brigham, Thorn Building, BLI, MRB).

-Performs routine work such as unclogging drains, replacing washers and/or faucets, replacing light bulbs and cords. .

-Responds to routine work such as hanging pictures, installing cabinets, door locks, hanging bulletin and chalkboards, etc.

-Performs minor adjustments to beds and stretchers. .

-Must have a good working knowledge of various tools.

-May occasionally assist other tradesmen in their duties related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry work.

-Maintain a safe working environment in areas of Engineering Department responsibility.

-Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned and work with other departments in emergency situations.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
2 years mechanical or electrical experience and/or a graduate of a technical or vocational school. required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must successfully interact and cooperate with other groups with the hospital.
- Must be able to clearly explain issues to other hospital personnel.
- Good working knowledge and effective use of standard hand tools small power tools and relate mechanical specialty tools.
- May occasionally (less than 15% of the time) get involved in an dirty or hazardous environment in the performance of his/her duties.
- Occasionally (less than 15% of the time) must exert effort to lift over 30lbs.
- Constant tours and walking throughout the facility.

Physical Requirements
  • Standing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Walking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/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 (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


  • The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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