General Mechanic Medical, Facilities Management

About the role

Boston University Medical Campus, Boston, MA. Full-time regular position. Posted 11/3/2026.

Pay

Expected hiring range: $50.12 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Schedule

Full-time regular position.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service and troubleshoot new and existing commercial, industrial, clinical and laboratory plumbing systems and components.
• Provide evaluations and recommendations for plumbing preventive maintenance program to keep services up to date and in compliance.
• Prepare stock orders for purchasing.
• Answer emergency mechanical system calls.
• Resolve minor Electrical, HVAC, and maintenance issues to support facility needs.
• Follow department and University policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Journeyman plumber license with 3+ years of experience in commercial or industrial facilities maintenance.
• Working knowledge to handle basic electrical, HVAC, and maintenance issues.
• Physical ability to tour buildings, access confined and overhead spaces, walk stairs, work from ladders, and lift heavy items up to 50 lbs.
• Must have own set of hand tools.
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write fluently in the English language.
• Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Must successfully pass background check as determined by the University at the time of hire and continue to meet standards of the background check throughout period of employment.
• Ability to remain compliant with University policies.

Preferred qualifications

• Master Plumber license.
• Sprinkler Fitters license or HVAC experience.
• Experience working on renovation projects.