General Facilities, Repair & Maintenance Tech II

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. 

Job Description 

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. 

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Night shift. 10:30 PM- 7 AM. One weekend day, Sunday, and holiday rotation requirement.

Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA 02176.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one!
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
• Opportunities for growth  
• Tuition reimbursement

• Free Parking

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. Perfo