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Time Type:
Full time
Department:
Facilities
All Locations:
30 Gove Street - Lyman SchoolPerform regular maintenance related duties along with some minor specialized duties such as small scale carpentry/construction, floor and plumbing repair along with grounds keeping and housekeeping to all NeighborHealth locations. Provide mechanical preventative maintenance on NeighborHealth systems and equipment such as belt and filter changes.
Assist Lead Mechanic and other mechanics on projects which would require assistance.
Will remain on call twenty-four hours/day for any problems occurring during off-hours, on a rotated, bi-weekly basis. All mechanics will remain on call for emergencies.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II
REPORTS TO: Facilities Director
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to work independently on small scale projects or requests. Perform a variety of mid-skilled work for maintenance, repair and construction at all health locations. Including ductwork installation, lock repairs, furniture set ups, plumbing and electrical. Perform various maintenance and repairs on refrigeration, plumbing, heating and air conditioning equipment. Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
SCHEDULED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE:
DAILY
Grounds keeping
General Maintenance and upkeep of entranceways, parking lots, wells, and the neighborhood surrounding the property, including, but not limited to: trash removal, sweeping, property repairs, landscaping, graffiti removal, snow removal, ice melt, and any other tasks which fall under these categories.
WHEN REQUESTED
Biohazard Containment
Pick Up Biohazard Waste Boxes
Replace Light Bulbs
Shredder Pick Ups
WEEKLY
Clean Interior of Facilities’ Vehicles
Clean Shop
Fire Pump Testing
Inspect Oxygen Supply
Inspect and Test Eye Washes & Emergency Showers
Inspect Hazardous Waste Areas
WEEKLY
(Spring to Fall)
Power Wash
BI-WEEKLY
Receive Paper Goods
MONTHLY
Change Filters
Check Backflow Pressure Gauges
Check Blood/Body Fluid Kits
Check Dehumidifiers
Check Isolation Room
Check P-Traps
Check Pumps In Basements
Check Revolving Doors
Clean Bathroom Vents
Clean Gutters & Clear Drains
Clean Wells
Ejection Pumps (Inspect & Grease Fittings)
Emergency Generator (Inspect & Service)
Fire Extinguishers and Hoses
Inspect Audiology Booth 2- Intake & 2- Exhaust Fans
Inspect Emergency Lights – Battery Packs
Inspect Exhaust Fans On Roof
Inspect Exit Lights and Signs
Inspect Inergen Fire Suppression System Cylinder Gauges
Property Cleaning – Around Gove
Recirculator Pumps For Hot Water - Oil
Test Elevator Phones & Alarms
Trash Pick Up
BI-MONTHLY
Inspect and Clean Dryer Vent Duct
Manually Swap Pumps
QUARTERLY
Change HEPA Filters
Change HVAC Filters
Change RTU Filters
Check Restroom Floor Traps
Clean Condenser Coils – PACE Sites
Clean Washable HVAC Filters
Grease Recirculating Pumps
Inspect and Clean Fresh Air Makeup Intake Exhaust
Open & Inspect Blood & Body Fluid Cleaning Kits
Test Back Up Ejector Pumps
BIANNUALLY
Change Water Filters - Water Fountains
Check/Add Oil To Boiler Room Pumps
Check/Clean & Dirty Utility Rooms
Check Eyewash Stations – Flow & Temperature Test
Circulate Booster Pumps
Clean Filters HVAC – Washable Boiler
Inspect Smoke Walls
Maintenance Of Back Flow Preventors
Med Room Refrigerators – Clean Coils
Pharmaceutical/Hazardous Waste Removal
Replace Defibrillator Batteries
Satellite Accumulation Area Inspection
Storm Readiness
TRIENNIALLY
Ejection Pump Alarm Test
Inspect Waste Lines
ANNUALLY
Change Batteries & Inspect All Emergency Lights
Change Batteries & Inspect All Exit Lights
Cooling – Turn On
Cut Back Trees
Drain Fuel and Store Snow Blowers
Ejector Pump Clean Out
Emergency Generator <30% 2Hr Load Test
Gear Heater Element – Plug In
Gear Heater Element – Unplug In
Humidistat Unplug
Humidistat Plug In
Inspect Electrical Outlets - All Clinical Areas
Inspect GFI Recepticles & Breakers
Inspect Sprinkler System - Visual
Install Planters
Lower Boiler Temperature To 180
Lower Discharge Temperature To 55
Raise Discharge Temperature To 65
Remove Planters
Repaint HP Symbols & Lines In Parking Lots
Test All Restroom Alarms
Test Crash Bars
Tune up Snow Blowers
Turn Off Heaters
Turn On Heaters
EVERY 3 YEARS
Emergency Generators – Run for 4 Hrs. > 30%
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:
Mechanics will be responsible for upkeep of all areas of the NeighborHealth including, but not limited to:
1. Repair toilets, install and repair dispensers (paper towel, soap, etc.)
2. Key control, make keys, and repair locks
3. Make signs, name tags, doorplates
4. Set up conference rooms for meetings (tables, chairs, etc.)
5. Escort repairmen, meter readers, outside vendors
6. Move inventory (records, boxes, furniture, etc.) to storage
7. Keep storage areas in orderly condition
8. Change lights
9. Patching and painting of walls. Repair doors, windows, thermostats
OTHER DUTIES:
1. Respond to staff requests for emergency services
2. Continue work on all unfinished work orders
3. Light construction
4. Backup to housekeeping
5. Decontamination of rooms/areas where Blood/Body fluid spills have occurred
6. Conduct weekly walk through of all buildings replacing light bulbs and noting any maintenance concerns
7. Preventative, routine and regulatory inspections.
Perform other related duties as requested
Pay Range: starting at $24/hr up to $36/hr based on relevant experience
EEO & Accommodation Statement:
NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to HRrecruit@NeighborHealth.com or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request
Federal Trade Commission Statement:
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps.” Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
E-Verify Program Participation Statement:
NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.

NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, is one of the nation’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the largest community-based primary care health system in Massachusetts, serving over 120,000 people and recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a National Quality Leader. For more than 50 years, NeighborHealth has offered access to comprehensive primary care, specialty care and emergency care for patients in the Commonwealth. In a first-of-its-kind merger in 2020, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center joined forces with the South End Community Health Center and expanded services to patients who live and work in Boston’s South End and Roxbury neighborhoods.
NeighborHealth champions innovative care models to actively bridge health equity gaps in our low-income and immigrant communities with services unique from other health care providers in our state. In addition to primary and specialty care, NeighborHealth operates Massachusetts’ only satellite Emergency Department, which is the fourth busiest ED in Boston and is co-located with advanced radiology, including CT scan services, same-day Behavioral Health Urgent Care and an integrated pharmacy. Today, NeighborHealth remains dedicated to promoting and sustaining healthy communities, families, and individuals both in and out of the exam room by providing accessible, person-centered, compassionate, and high-quality health care services.