Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

REFRIGERATION MECHANIC, 1ST CL - Boston

Boston, MA
Founded in 1811, Massachusetts General Hospital is the third oldest general hospital in the United S

Job Description

REFRIGERATION MECHANIC, 1ST CL

Posted: Saturday, 11/11/2023

REFRIGERATION MECHANIC, 1ST CL

- (3266510)

*** This DAY position will be Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM ***

General Summary/Overview Statement


Working under direction and following standard policies and procedures, inspects, repairs, maintains, and/or assists in the installation of air conditioning systems, heating systems, and refrigerated equipment throughout the Hospital facilities and satellites using test equipment, manuals, specifications and drawings.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Installation of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment
  • Performs routine maintenance on equipment
  • Knowledge of building automation systems.
  • Ability to work with contractors.
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility


May supervise one or more employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities


Complete daily time charges via iPad for charge-back purposes.

Working Conditions

  • Compliance with the Hospital and department rules on uniforms in addition to the Buildings & Grounds policy and procedure manual.
  • The use of safety equipment such as: respirators, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc. on specific job assignments.
  • a) Pass respirator clearance exam, b) along with compliance with Hospital’s universal precaution rules.
  • Understand and practice patient confidentiality (HIPPA)
  • Understand and practice infection control through proper dust containment. Understand the use of the environmental containment booths.
  • Provide own hand tools.
Massachusetts General Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Prescription, Tuition Reimbursement, generous PTO, 403B plan with a match, Flex spending accounts, Disability and Life Insurance, and discounts for MBTA and gym memberships.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

  • Must have a Refrigeration Technician’s License – Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Must have a EPA Type 1, Type 2 Certification
  • Minimum of seven years related experience.
  • Ability to read blue prints and schematic drawings.
  • Interpersonal skills to: a) provide direction to other employees while working together on a project, b) communicate information about work to other trades personnel.
  • Physical ability to climb ladders frequently and walk or stand very frequently. Occasionally (less than 15% of the time) must exert effort to lift over seventy pounds.

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Primary Location MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus
Work Locations MGH Main Campus 55 Fruit Street Boston 02114
Job Mechanic
Organization Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift Day Job
Posted Shift Description Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Employee Status Regular
Recruiting Department MGH Buildings and Grounds
Job Posting Nov 10, 2023

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) At A Glance

Founded in 1811, Massachusetts General Hospital is the third oldest general hospital in the United States and the oldest and largest in New England. The 900-plus bed medical center offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. Mass General conducts the largest hospital-based research program in the United States and it is the oldest and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Mass General is the largest nongovernmental employer in the city of Boston, with more than 26,000 employees.
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