General Maintenance Technician

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Newton
2014 Washington Street (Show on map)
Jan 01, 2025
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems supporting the hospital, medical buildings, and other campus buildings. Responds to routine service requests. Functions asmaintenance shift coverage evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required Monitors, inspects, maintains, trouble shoots, resets and repairs equipment, machinery and/or systems supporting the hospital, medical buildings, and other campus buildings. These systems include but are not limited to machine rooms, HVAC systems, Fire Alarm systems, Nitrogen, Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen, medical vacuum systems, locks and hardware, Nurse Call System and Tube System. Performs plumbing work to include but not limited to unplugging of clogged drains, replacement of faucet washers, toilet repair. Performs electrical work to include but not limited to change fuses, resets circuit breakers, and replaces light bulbs. (All other work performed by licensed electricians.) Repairs various types of hospital equipment and furniture. Replaces ceiling and floor tiles and makes minor carpet repairs as necessary. Documents all work requests and work performed on shift logs. Performs assigned shift readings and processes appropriate documentation. Responds to emergency codes and building system alarms. Responds to service request as dispatched viawork order system, Voalte, and/or direct page. Acknowledge and silence fire alarm system, HVAC Equipment and Generator Equipment subsequent to failures. Provides assistance to all trades as required. If designated to sign waste manifests, then would attend Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA) and DOT training on a frequency as required by current law. Completes all annual hospital online training through the Healthcare Learning Center (HLC). Log Sheet and/or work orders must be submitted each shift as timesheet back up. JOB REQUIREMENTS Job Knowledge and Skills: Must demonstrate the abilities to effectively communicate both verbal and written manner, problem solve, get along with others and confront issues appropriately. Education: High school or trade school graduate Experience: 1-3 years' experience in hospital maintenance Additional_Job_Description Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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.