General Maintenance Technician I

Date Posted: 02/18/2025

Requisition Number: 9402

Location: CHA Everett Hospital

Work Days: 8 hours

Category: Service and Trade

Department: Repairs And Maintenance EH

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Various Shifts

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union Name: SEIU 1199

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

You will be a part of a team that supports safe, continuous daily operations by providing routine maintenance, inspections, alterations, and repairs throughout the hospital.

Summary

Performs a variety of general maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and construction duties in all areas of the hospital and related buildings.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic electrical maintenance duties, such as; replacing light bulbs & fuses, maintaining electrical closets, testing emergency batteries/ lights, and reporting deficiencies to facilities management.

• Performs basic plumbing duties such as; fixing leaking faucets, replacing parts, cleaning out traps, and unclogging sinks/ toilets.

• Performs mechanical duties such as inspecting equipment, and devices/machines for defects, dismantling to gain access to defective parts, and repairing or replacing them.

• Repairs hospital furniture and equipment such as stretchers, doors, locks, and door closers; involving replacing and adjusting.

• Paints floors and walls, lays tile and performs rough carpentry duties.

• Uses hospital vehicles for pickup of equipment and supplies as requested, and travel to offsite facilities as needed.

• Moves furniture, file cabinets, beds, tables, and boxes as required. May move systems furniture as needed.

• Must know how to operate emergency generators in emergencies.

• May be required to shovel, sand, and salt all areas of the hospital, such as fire exits, pathways to generators, and CHA vehicles to make it safe for all persons entering the hospital or parking garages.

• May be required to work overtime when necessary/ carry pager on a rotating schedule.

• Performs all other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equivalent to 4 years of High School vocation training. Must be mechanically inclined.

• Must have experience in basic electricity, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and carpentry. Must be familiar with the use of most small power tools.

• Comfortable working on computers which includes Microsoft Word and Excel, communicating via email, and comfortable with computerized maintenance management systems.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.