General Maintenance Worker 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.

Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Melrose/Wakefield Hospital , were more than a health system were a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. Our Environmental Services Workers are a critical part of our team and our hospital. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital is a great place to work with a family friendly culture, competitive salaries, and great benefits . If that excites you, then you belong with us.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one

403(b) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Career growth opportunities

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.

Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA

Hours: 40 hours - Tuesday thru Saturday 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Weekends are mandatory with holiday coverage as needed

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.

4. Valid Driver's License

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.

1. Perform a variety of maintenance duties in and around the buildings of the hospital complex such as, repairs, maintaining buildings, maintain machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment.

2. Assists other co-workers with trouble-shooting and necessary repairs as well as installation of new service or projects related to plant operations.

3. Performs electrical repairs such as, removal, replacement of switches, ballasts, motors, motor controls.

4. Performs plumbing such as, drains, fixtures, rodding, cleaning.

5. Performs minor carpentry such as, the installation and repair of such items as doors, shelving, locks as needed.

6. Performs repairs to plaster, brickwork or concrete as needed.

7. Solders and welds materials, as needed.

About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospitals commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residen

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 ... .