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Mechanic B

MIT


Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Description

MECHANIC B Research Laboratory of Electronics will be responsible for providing a broad range of facilities maintenance and technical support services across laboratory office classroom and conference environments which may include assisting faculty researchers students and staff. Such duties include but are not limited to assembling building constructing disassembling fabricating installing maintaining modifying receiving relocating repairing and unpacking furniture fixtures equipment specialized items laboratory equipment research apparatus office furniture and related infrastructure. Will maintain laboratories offices conference rooms shops storage areas common spaces tools equipment and vehicles in a clean safe and organized condition which may include minor repairs painting and other miscellaneous facility improvements; set up arrange and break down conference rooms classrooms and event spaces for meetings seminars conferences and special events; and transport materials supplies and equipment between facilities which may involve driving departmental vehicles.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A minimum of three years of relevant experience; High school diploma or equivalent; valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with faculty students researchers and administrative staff; strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities; ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work independently with minimal supervision; the ability to work collaboratively within a small team of dedicated facilities professionals; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; a commitment to workplace safety; professionalism and confidentiality; demonstrated experience with hand tools power tools and shop equipment; experience moving and installing heavy equipment and furnishings; and the ability to read and follow technical instructions diagrams and work orders while the Institute also prefers candidates with experience supporting laboratory or research facilities carpentry and general construction techniques maintaining departmental vehicles and equipment and setting up conference or event spaces.

Working Conditions: Will be required to conduct indoor and outdoor work handle objects weighing up to 50 lbs which may involve lifting carrying pushing or pulling engage in activities such as assembling moving operating or demonstrating machinery tools furniture supplies and equipment perform tasks that may require standing stooping crouching kneeling or other physical movements for extended periods reach at above and below shoulder level ascend and descend stairs scaffolding or ladders work in confined spaces for extended periods operate a range of tools and equipment including those requiring fine motor skills (e.g. cutting tools soldering irons keyboards) seize hold grasp turn and manipulate objects with hands and fingers including the use of a keyboard and other standard office equipment and drive departmental vehicles.

8/31/2026


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The MIT Media Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab that encourages the unconventional mixing and matching of seemingly disparate research areas.

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