Maintenance Technician - (Job Number: 3304461)

Position SummaryThe McLean Facilities team in Belmont seeks a Maintenance Technician to join the team. If you possess strong repair skills, enjoy working with historic buildings, and want to make a positive impact on the overall patient experience, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Under general supervision of the shop supervisor, the Maintenance Technician performs corrective and/or preventative maintenance; mechanical equipment repair; as well as other skilled- and semi-skilled repairs throughout the campus. HVAC- and carpentry-focused assignments will require basic proficiencies in minor electrical and/or minor plumbing work, all of which can be performed without a license. Candidate is able to diagnose / troubleshoot a variety of equipment. A successful candidate should have an understanding of basic building related codes and prioritizes working in a safety-first culture.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Maintenance Technician performs routine preventative maintenance and/or repairs on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, both campus-wide and at McLean residences. Other preventative maintenance tasks will be assigned based upon your abilities and interest to learn new skills.In addition to scheduled preventative maintenance, you will also respond to corrective maintenance requests such as unclogging drains, replacing washers and/or faucets, as well as replacing light bulbs and cords. Some days might call for cabinet installation skills, securing items to walls, hanging art / bulletin boards, or performing minor equipment adjustments on an as-needed basis.The technician is responsible to inform Supervisor of repairs which require a licensed professional and cannot be completed by the candidate.Other responsibilities include:Immediately reporting any unusual conditions to Supervisor.Accurately recording hours worked on each task, parts used, and work order status using mobile device and/or computer.Assisting other trades or vendors when assigned.Sharing knowledge with staff.Maintaining tools, equipment, systems, and/or components in a neat and orderly fashion conducive to safe working conditions.Using correct PPE, ladders, and scaffolding as needed to conduct work safely.Responding to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.You may be required to:Work weekends or rotating on-call shifts to accommodate emergency repairs or respond to on-call questions.Assist with snow removal.Take OSHA training to operate equipment on campus.Operate a motor vehicle(s) on and/or off campus.Fulfill other duties as assigned.About UsMcLean Hospital is consistently ranked the preeminent freestanding psychiatric hospital in the world by US News and World Report and takes pride in putting people first in all that we do. Since 1811, our fundamental purpose has been to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their families through our mission of clinical care, scientific discovery, professional training, and public education.As a leading specialty hospital and a proud member of Mass General Brigham, we are dedicated to providing an extensive range of high quality, cost effective mental health services to a diverse population from across the United States and beyond our borders.Located just outside Boston, Massachusetts, McLean’s tree-filled, suburban campus setting offers a unique therapeutic environment for those in need of psychiatric care. Additional information about McLean Hospital that may help in understanding the institution’s vision and influence can be found at mcleanhospital.org.Qualifications and RequirementsThe team is seeking a candidate with a high school diploma or GED with 3 - 5 years of experience in any of the following: HVAC, plumbing, or electrical, OR a vocational school graduate with a focus on similar trades and 1-2 years of work experience.Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.Required SkillsComputer proficiency required. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook or Gmail. Ability to learn new software is preferred.Interest in finding new ways to work more efficiently.Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.Prefer the candidate has well-developed interpersonal skills to work with a variety of people both on the team and across the campus.Ability to accommodate an occasionally variable work schedule to meet department needs (on-call, weekends, emergencies, holidays, etc).Works independently and contributes as a member of the team.Shows interest in teaching skills to junior team members.Ability to explain, and has experience working with, principles and techniques to perform the types of repairs listed.Exhibits considerable knowledge and proficiency working with powered and non-powered tools.Must demonstrate knowledge of occupational hazards and best practices related to safety.It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy including, but not limited to, lactation or the need to express breast milk for a nursing child, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr