Maintenance Laborer (Maintenance)

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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Facilities

All Locations:

30 Gove Street - Lyman School, 79 Paris Street

Position Summary:

Perform a variety of grounds keeping, routine maintenance, preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties for all locations. Assist Maintenance Mechanics on projects and other requests which would require assistance. Remain On Call for emergencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work independently on small scale work orders, inspections or requests. 
• Follow all health and safety regulations when operating equipment.
• Provide assistance as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Grounds keeping
• General Maintenance and upkeep of entranceways, parking lots, wells, and the neighborhood surrounding the property, including, but not limited to: trash removal, sweeping, property repairs, landscaping, graffiti removal, snow removal, ice melt, and any other tasks which fall under these categories.

WHEN REQUESTED:

• Biohazard Containment
• Pick Up Biohazard Waste Boxes
• Replace Light Bulbs
• Shredder Pick Ups

WEEKLY:

• Clean Interior of Facilities' Vehicles
• Clean Shop
• Fire Pump Testing
• Inspect Oxygen Supply
• Inspect and Test Eye Washes & Emergency Showers
• Inspect Hazardous Waste Areas

WEEKLY:

(Spring to Fall)

• Power Wash

BI-WEEKLY:

• Receive Paper Goods

MONTHLY:

• Air Compressors (Inspect and Bleed)
• Change Filters
• Check Backflow Pressure Gauges
• Check Blood/Body Fluid Kits
• Check Dehumidifiers
• Check Isolation Room
• Check P-Traps
• Check Pumps In Basements
• Check Revolving Doors
• Clean Bathroom Vents
• Clean Gutters & Clear Drains
• Clean Wells
• Ejection Pumps (Inspect & Grease Fittings)
• Emergency Generator (Inspect & Service)
• Fire Extinguishers and Hoses
• Inspect Audiology Booth 2- Intake & 2- Exhaust Fans
• Inspect Emergency Lights – Battery Packs
• Inspect Exhaust Fans On Roof
• Inspect Exit Lights and Signs
• Inspect Inergen Fire Suppression System Cylinder Gauges
• Property Cleaning – Around Gove
• Recirculator Pumps For Hot Water - Oil
• Test Elevator Phones & Alarms
• Trash Pick Up

BI-MONTHLY:

• Inspect and Clean Dryer Vent Duct
• Manually Swap Pumps

QUARTERLY:

• Change HEPA Filters
• Change HVAC Filters
• Change RTU Filters
• Check Restroom Floor Traps
• Clean Condenser Coils – PACE Sites
• Clean Washable HVAC Filters
• Grease Recirculating Pumps
• Inspect and Clean Fresh Air Makeup Intake Exhaust
• Open & Inspect Blood & Body Fluid Cleaning Kits
• Test Back Up Ejector Pumps

BIANNUALLY:

• Change Water Filters - Water Fountains
• Check/Add Oil To Boiler Room Pumps
• Check/Clean & Dirty Utility Rooms
• Check Eyewash Stations – Flow & Temperature Test
• Circulate Booster Pumps
• Clean Filters HVAC – Washable Boiler
• Inspect Smoke Walls
• Maintenance Of Back Flow Preventors
• Med Room Refrigerators – Clean Coils
• Pharmaceutical/Hazardous Waste Removal
• Replace Defibrillator Batteries
• Satellite Accumulation Area Inspection
• Storm Readiness

TRIENNIALLY:

• Ejection Pump Alarm Test
• Inspect Waste Lines

ANNUALLY:

• Change Batteries & Inspect All Emergency Lights
• Change Batteries & Inspect All Exit Lights
• Change Batteries In Megaphones
• Cooling – Turn On
• Cut Back Trees
• Drain Fuel and Store Snow Blowers
• Ejector Pump Clean Out
• Emergency Generator <30% 2Hr Load Test
• Gear Heater Element – Plug In
• Gear Heater Element – Unplug In
• Humidistat Unplug
• Humidistat Plug In
• Inspect Electrical Outlets  - All Clinical Areas
• Inspect GFI Receptacles & Breakers
• Inspect Sprinkler System - Visual
• Install Planters
• Lower Boiler Temperature To 180
• Lower Discharge Temperature To 55
• Raise Discharge Temperature To 65
• Remove Planters
• Repaint HP Symbols & Lines In Parking Lots
• Test All Restroom Alarms
• Test Crash Bars
• Tune up Snow Blowers
• Turn Off Heaters
• Turn On Heaters

EVERY 3 YEARS:

• Emergency Generators – Run for 4 Hrs. > 30%

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:

Mechanics will be responsible for upkeep of all areas of the NeighborHealth including, but not limited to:

• Repair toilets, install and repair dispensers (paper towel, soap, etc.)
• Key control, make keys, and repair locks
• Make signs, name tags, doorplates
• Set up conference rooms for meetings (tables, chairs, etc.)
• Escort repairmen, meter readers, outside vendors
• Move inventory (records, boxes, furniture, etc.) to storage
• Keep storage areas in orderly condition
• Change lights
• Patching and painting of walls.  Repair doors, windows, thermostats

OTHER DUTIES:

• Respond to staff requests for emergency services
• Continue work on all unfinished work orders
• Light construction
• Backup to housekeeping
• Decontamination of rooms/areas where Blood/Body fluid spills have occurred
• Conduct weekly walk through of all buildings replacing light bulbs and noting any maintenance concerns
• Preventative, routine and regulatory inspections.
• Perform other related duties as requested

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday

6:00am - 2:00pm with a 45 minute lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm and 15 minute break.

PAY: $22.00 up to $33.00 an hour based on experience.

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to HRrecruit@NeighborHealth.com or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

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