Mechanic

About the role

Baystate Health is seeking a Full-time Mechanic to join the Equipment Repair Shop team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.

Responsibilities

The Mechanic helps keep essential hospital equipment and mechanical systems operating safely and reliably. From medical air compressors and vacuum pumps to patient beds, stretchers, nurse call systems, and pneumatic tube systems, your expertise will help ensure that critical equipment is ready when patients and care teams need it most.

Working under the direction of the Equipment Repair Shop Supervisor, the Mechanic will perform preventive maintenance, respond to repair requests, troubleshoot equipment issues, and collaborate with other skilled trades professionals.

• Maintain Critical Equipment: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on assigned hospital equipment, vehicles, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot & Repair: Diagnose equipment issues, identify faulty operation, make adjustments, and complete necessary repairs.
• Support Essential Hospital Systems: Maintain and repair specialized equipment, including nurse call systems, pneumatic tube systems, medical air compressors, vacuum pumps, medical gas systems, automatic doors, Hill-Rom beds, stretchers, and elevators.
• Keep Patient Care Equipment Ready: Install, assemble, maintain, and repair equipment used throughout patient rooms and hospital departments.
• Respond to Service Needs: Address emergency repair requests and complete assigned work orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain Documentation: Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, time, materials, and supplies; order parts and materials as needed.
• Promote Safety: Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow established safety, infection control, and Interim Life Safety procedures.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with other trades personnel, supervisors, and hospital departments to keep facilities and equipment operating effectively.

Location

• 759 Chestnut St
• Springfield, MA

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours a week
• 2nd shift- 3:30pm-11:30pm
• Occasional holiday coverage, required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED, required
• Valid Drivers License, required
• At least 5 years Mechanical building maintenance including working with pumps and compressors
• Proficient knowledge of electronics and computers, strongly preferred
• Experience with metal fabrication, welding and air compressor repair is a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Education: GED or HiSET (Required)
• Certifications: Driver License - OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $31.77 - $36.53 - $43.21