What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician position at MCPHS?
The Facilities department seeks a Facilities Technician to assist in the operations, maintenance, and repairs to the University’s buildings and grounds as well as light HVAC repairs. The typical work schedule is an 8-hour shift during a 40-hour work week. Some overtime required.
• Responsible for general maintenance including painting.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage.
• Completes facilities work and room set-ups initiated by faculty, staff, and students.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains the building systems and facilities as required.
• Assists with the completion of small-scale carpentry projects.
• Performs repairs of doors, hardware, and basic locksmith tasks.
• Completes light electrical repairs to appliances, fixtures and switches.
• Completes light plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems including replacement of fittings and clearing of stoppages.
• Parks cars
• Repairs and replaces of glass, tile, screens, locks, drapes.
• Assists in removal of snow and ice as needed.
• Assists in small office moves.
• Carries out preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Participates in the on-call rotation for emergency situations such as inclement weather or mechanical failures.
• Contributes to sustaining and enhancing an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
Required:
• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• A valid driver’s license
• Basic knowledge of all building systems (HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical)
• Basic carpentry skills and working knowledge of building materials, size, and nomenclature
• Ability to work with hand tools
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with peers
• Ability to manage and multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be able to communicate and read English, follow verbal and written instruction
• The ability to occasionally work off-hours and weekends
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to crawl under desks
• Must be able to be constantly exposed to weather conditions
• Must spend considerable time on feet
• Must be available in the event of an emergency
Apply
Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.
About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.
MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.