Job Description

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network,Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salaries & benefits

Opportunities for growth

Job Overview

This position carries out physical plant operations, preventative maintenance, on call services, on seven day a week shift cycle, to ensure that patient comfort and safety are maintained. 

Location: 800 Washington Street - Boston, MA (Nutrition Center Building)

Hours: Per Diem - Must be available for any shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Minimum Qualifications

1.High school diploma or equivalent. 

2. Second Class firemans license or higher required.

3.Four (4) years of technical experience with electromechanical equipment and systems. 

4. Three (3) years of experience in the operations maintenance and repair of equipment and systems similar to those used in facilities. 

5. Previous supervisory experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listedbelow 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. 

1. On a regular basis, reads, record, and inspects heating, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC systems including High Pressure Steam boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, motors, electric and pneumatic controls, water storage tanks, dumps, drains, etc.

2. Performs preventative maintenance as assigned on the following systems and equipment, such as High Pressure Steam boilers, air conditioning systems, large and small, tonnage package units, ice machines, compressors, pumps, motors, fans, air units, emergency lights, generators, etc.

3. Responds to all emergency calls such as loss of power, steam, water, heat, ice and snow, etc. by operating all appropriate emergency equipment in case equipment changes are required such as emergency generators, electric power transfer switches, High Pressure Steam boilers, water systems, etc.

4. Diagnoses and rectifies problems within Physical Plant such as loss of heat, loss of hot water, power outage, loud noises, hot bearing, units overheating, broken belts, jammed controls, etc.

5. When on shift coverage, notifies appropriate authorized personnel of impending problems, or major equipment or system failures which need specialized repair. Requires independent decision-making, judgment and/or assessment as needed.

6. Performs preventive maintenance tasks and repairs as assigned.

7. Enters operating data in appropriate logs and logbooks. Prepares deficiency lists and reports as needed.

Works in noisy, dark, greasy machine rooms 40 percent of time.

Difficulty in accessing some places which may require ladders, or squeezing behind or over equipment, pipes, pumps, motors machinery about 15 percent of time.

Attends to various types of exhaust units and expended gases and fumes.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .

Skills:
Community Health, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Diversity, Electricity, Electromechanical Systems, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Genetics, HVAC, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospital, Identify Issues, Interviewing Skills, Maintenance Services, Medicine, Nutrition, On Call, Patient Safety, People Management, Physical Demands, Plumbing, Power Outages, Preventative Maintenance, Pumps, Refrigeration, State Laws and Regulations, System Integration (SI), Telephone Skills, Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company:
Tufts Medical Center

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