Facilities Technician

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, with more than 7,000 students across campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester, NH.

About the role

The Facilities department seeks a Facilities Technician to assist in the operations, maintenance, and repairs of the University’s buildings, grounds, and light HVAC systems. The typical work schedule is an 8-hour shift during a 40-hour work week, with some overtime required. This role participates in an on-call rotation for emergency situations such as inclement weather or mechanical failures.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance including painting
• Completes facilities work and room set-ups initiated by faculty, staff, and students
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains building systems and facilities as required
• Assists with 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
• Repairs and replaces glass, tile, screens, locks, and drapes
• Assists in removal of snow and ice as needed
• Assists in small office moves
• Carries out preventative maintenance tasks as assigned
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• 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 multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be able to communicate and read English, follow verbal and written instructions
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Generous time off
• Retirement and pension plans
• Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance