ABOUT US:

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

OUR BENEFITS:

In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:

• A range of health, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance benefits.
• A generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options.
• Opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing general maintenance and servicing functions throughout the hospital and on the hospital grounds.

This position reports to the Assistant Director, Maintenance and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of standard servicing and repair operations required to maintain the hospital's buildings, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and grounds in proper condition. Perform such work as preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment, testing, replacing fuses and bulbs, clearing drains, repairing faucets, maintaining furniture, moving of equipment, snow removal, etc.
• Carry out preventive maintenance programs as directed.
• Provide general assistance to all maintenance trades including those possessing licenses or registrations.
• Respond to security and life safety issues.
• Maintain ability to work flexible shifts as needed.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other functions/duties as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent required
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification required
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a mechanical field required; healthcare background preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with computerized management systems required