Maintenance Technician III

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

As a Maintenance Technician III at Harvard University Health Services, you will provide general labor in support of building operations activities, including performing general/preventive maintenance, miscellaneous carpentry and painting, and troubleshooting and making minor repairs to mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and appliances. You will work independently and with other Central Services staff to ensure the responsibilities of the department are carried out. You will also coordinate maintenance repair work with Harvard Real Estate and various outside contractors.

What You Will Do

Your main day-to-day responsibilities will include transporting medical records, medical supplies, mail, lab specimens, vaccines, and x-rays between HUHS, satellite clinics, and other facilities. You will also perform light maintenance on building plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, troubleshoot leaks and temperature control problems, and perform miscellaneous carpentry repairs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. You will also need to adhere to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department, employ the standards, practices, and procedures of the department, and complete and comply with HUHS training requirements.

Requirements

  • High school graduate with previous experience and knowledge of general/preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, and appliances.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer proficient.
  • Valid driver's license required

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Support for families and caregivers
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks
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