We are seeking a per diem general maintenance worker to join our team!

In this role you will perform a variety of general maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul and construction duties in hospital buildings and grounds areas.  You will carry out tasks involving a variety of maintenance crafts such as sheet metal, plumbing and pipe fitting, carpentry, tile setting, painting, electrical and roof maintenance. 

Hours: Per Diem, rotating 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts

Rotating weekend, holiday and on call shifts required

Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital - Medford and Melrose Wakefield Hospital - Melrose

Guaranteed Hours!

Job Description

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. 

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

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

Performs plumbing such as, drains, fixtures, rodding, cleaning, etc., as assigned. 

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

Performs repairs to plaster, brickwork or concrete as needed. 

Solders and welds materials, as needed.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of building maintenance. On the job training in one or more building trades. 

Why Join Us?

Competitive salaries & benefits403(b) Retirement with company matchTuition ReimbursementOpportunities for career growth

MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.

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 careers@tuftsmedicine.org.