• Employment Type: Full Time
• Shift: Evenings (2nd shift)
• Location: Boston, MA

Under general supervision and with pre-shift instructions from Chief Engineer or Lead Mechanic, 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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• On a regular basis, reads, record, and inspects heating, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC systems including chillers, compressors, pumps, motors, electric and pneumatic controls, water storage tanks, dumps, drains, etc.
• Performs preventative maintenance as assigned on the following systems and equipment, such as air conditioning systems, large and small, tonnage package units, ice machines, compressors, pumps, motors, fans, air units, emergency lights, generators, etc.
• 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, steam transfers, water systems, etc.
• 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.
• 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.
• Start, stop and operate all equipment according to established procedures and criteria.
• Supervise and direct the work of one or more assigned USC Mechanic I; performs training as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks and repairs as assigned.
• Enters operating data in appropriate logs and logbooks. Prepares deficiency lists and reports as needed.
• Provides patient areas with repair services and preventative maintenance as required.
• Check and maintain comfort levels in all areas of the hospital complex.
• Assists other engineering department and hospital staff as needed.
• Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment
• Performs other similar job related duties as required or directed.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to resolve routine to complex problems daily, communicate well, and understand directions.
• Ability to climb ladders and occasionally do heavy lifting.
• Ability to handle stress due to constant pressure and attention to detail required by the Physical Plant Operation and equipment.
• Close attention to detail in inspecting of machine spaces such as loss of vacuum, oxygen, gas, or hot bearing to a unit vital to Operating Room Operation, etc.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma and technical courses.

EXPERIENCE:

• Four years of technical experience with electromechanical equipment and systems (hospital environment preferred).
• Requires three to five years of experience in the operations maintenance and repair of equipment and systems similar to those in the USC.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Works in noisy, dark, greasy machine rooms 40% of time.
• Difficulty in accessing some places which may require ladders, or squeezing behind or over equipment, pipes, pumps, motors machinery about 15% of time.
• Attends to various types of exhaust units and expended gases and fumes.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medical Center, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.