Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
1153 Centre Street (Show on map)
Apr 14, 2026
Summary: Responsible for assisting with a variety of duties, including installing equipment, maintaining mechanical systems, and repairing machines. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions: -Assist in completing maintenance requests and other maintenance. -Learn how to troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, electrical systems, all major appliances, and other systems. -Assist with preventative maintenance. -Participate in conducting inspections and ensuring tracking logs are kept current. -Experience emergency maintenance procedures. -Perform other duties and special projects as requested by management. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Maintenance or Physical Plant Experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Understand electrical and mechanical fundamentals. - Familiar with electrical systems and troubleshooting fundamentals. - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. - Able to read, comprehend and follow instructions when provided written, oral, or diagram forms. - Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, drawings and procedure manuals. Physical Requirements Standing Constantly (67-100%) Walking Constantly (67-100%) Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Pushing Frequently (34-66%) Pulling Frequently (34-66%) Climbing Occasionally (3-33%) Balancing Constantly (67-100%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Occasionally (3-33%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.