Maintenance Worker 1
Company: Tufts University
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 14, 2024
Job Description:
Overview
This role is on our Boston Health Sciences Campus, Monday - Friday,
8:00am - 4:30pm. The Department of Facilities Services is
responsible for the efficient and cost effective operations,
maintenance and management of all Tufts University facilities
consisting of approximately 5 million square feet of space on three
campuses (Somerville/Medford, Grafton, and Boston). A broad range
of services are provided to support the University campuses
including: facility maintenance by all trades, capital maintenance,
information technology systems for operations (work control, time
capture, preventative maintenance), energy and utilities systems,
recycling and waste management, event services, residential
facilities coordination, grounds maintenance and facility condition
assessment and tracking. Facilities Services plays a critical role
in planning for the $30M/year deferred maintenance investment.
Related functions, which require close coordination with this
department, are public and environmental health and safety,
planning, design and construction of capital and deferred
maintenance projects including major repairs, renovation and new
construction.
What You'll Do
The Maintenance Mechanic I assists with repairs, maintenance and
installations, in accordance with diagrams, operations manuals,
manufacturer's specifications and management oversight, on a
variety of equipment including, but not limited to:
- Light carpentry such as installation of shelves, standards, and
brackets
- Carpeting and Flooring installation/repair
- Minor patching and painting of walls
- Air conditioning
- Electric motors
- Heating units
- Motor controllers
- Waste/supply lines
- Intake and exhaust fans
- VAV boxes
- The Maintenance Mechanic I also does light carpentry work and
performs maintenance and repair work not requiring a license on
HVAC, Plumbing and electrical systems.
- They routinely use hand tools, power tools and precision
measuring and testing instruments in the performance of their
duties.
- This position is considered essential as defined in the Tufts
University Employee Handbook.
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in the facilities maintenance
industry, performing maintenance and light construction
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid US driver's license
- Must be physically able to meet all job requirements
- Must maintain a professional appearance at all times and adhere
to the University's uniform policy
- Must follow rules and regulations as described in the
university and CBA Handbooks
- Must be conscientious, adaptable and have the ability to
communicate and work respectfully with co-employees, students,
faculty and staff
- Must have working knowledge of computers in a Windows
environment including use of e-mail and similar technologies for
communication and be adaptable to the use of portable technologies
for the logging and tracking of work activities
- Possess sound working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance
Management Systems (CMMS)
- Must have good oral and written communications skills with the
ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
- Must possess good time management and organizational skills
including the ability to multi-task, tactfully deal with unforeseen
challenges and people and work well in a team setting with other
technicians and trades professionals
- Required to work indoors and outdoors in potentially cramped
space, during inclement weather year round
- Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings /
blueprints
- Successful completion of CORI/SORI background and driving
background checksPreferred Qualifications:
- Ten (10) years of experience in the facilities maintenance
industry
- Experience with computers for creating Word documents
- Experience in the use Maximo CMMS systemThe pay rate for this
position is $39.60 / hour.
Keywords: Tufts University, Worcester , Maintenance Worker 1, Professions , Boston, Massachusetts
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