Maintenance Support Technician, Pneumatic Tube Station

UMass Memorial Health

. Perform preventive maintenance on pneumatic tube systems throughout various buildings, including underground systems between buildings .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeWorcester • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preventive maintenance and repair of pneumatic tube systems, laboratory gas systems, and various mechanical and electrical systems. Proficient in troubleshooting, fabrication, and adhering to medical equipment safety codes while maintaining accurate documentation and logs.

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Pneumatic Tube System MaintenanceLaboratory Gas System RepairPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshooting Mechanical SystemsBasic Plumbing and Electrical Skills

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Hard Skills

Preventive MaintenancePneumatic Tube SystemsLaboratory Gas SystemsMechanical Repair TechniquesElectrical TestingSheet Metal CuttingWeldingSolderingBasic Computer SkillsRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Air PumpsCompressorsVacuum PumpsAlarm PanelsValvesGaugesWater Purification SystemsRefrigeration SystemsSterilizersLab Instruments

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Graduate or GEDTrade School Completion Preferred

Industry Keywords

Facilities MaintenanceMedical Equipment Safety CodesBuilding CodesEmergency ResponseOn-Call Schedule

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform preventive maintenance on pneumatic tube systems throughout various buildings, including underground systems between buildings
Repair pneumatic tube systems on regular schedules and during emergency situations
Record repair and maintenance activities as required
Troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems including pneumatic tubes, laboratory gas systems, air pumps, compressors, vacuum pumps, alarm panels, valves, gauges, water purification systems, refrigeration systems, sterilizers, lab instruments, and kitchen appliances
Perform building maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, repairing walls, and painting
Assist with creation or improvement of work areas and layouts
Assist with generator and electrical testing
Assist with major repairs and equipment and system installations
Fabricate minor repair parts and components
Troubleshoot mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and pneumatic tube systems and assist with coworker training
Assemble and install furniture, cabinets, lab benches, countertops, office cubicles, refrigeration equipment, and large lab equipment
Move, maneuver, and place large, delicate laboratory equipment in limited spaces
Maintain work logs, records, work slips, and computer-system documentation; call in incomplete maintenance work orders
Maintain clean and safe work areas and report unsafe equipment or building issues
Respond to emergency calls and pages while on call; troubleshoot and repair equipment problems
Maintain daily pneumatic tube system records and update supervisors or lead technicians on ordered parts
Follow medical equipment safety codes and handle equipment recalls with required documentation and follow-up
Assist with ordering parts and supplies and schedule outside vendors or services
Assist with creating the monthly 24/7 pneumatic tube system on-call schedule
Provide dock coverage and handle loading, unloading, delivery, and receiving of laboratory reagents

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School graduate or GED
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a large facilities maintenance environment
Experience working from specifications, schedules and general instructions requiring interpretation in various applications
Ability to read, write, calculate and follow instructions and procedures
Knowledge of basic plumbing, heating, electrical, pneumatic tube systems, lab gas systems and mechanical techniques and repair principles
Basic computer skills
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to drive up to a 24 foot truck in a city environment
Required to be on-call on a rotating schedule
Required to carry a beeper and cell phone at work
Must arrive onsite within 1 hour of an on-call call to troubleshoot pneumatic tube stations
Trade school completion preferred
Ability to work Monday through Friday, weekends, mixed shifts, and overnight/on-call hours
Ability to perform sheet metal cutting, welding, and soldering duties
Ability to work with applicable medical equipment safety codes, recommendations, regulations, and building codes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility
Part-time compensation prorated based on scheduled weekly hours
Hybrid work arrangement (onsite 1–2 days)