Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. Our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison for new construction projects, meets and coordinates with vendors, assists with technical designs and planned utility shutdowns.
• Maintains construction project turnover document files. Maintains all logs, shift reports, PMs, work order closeouts and shift service reports to include on-line data entry. Changes in operational conditions and down-time situations must be communicated in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient environment of care, room meets the requirements of the checklist, proactive to customer needs. Demonstrate the ability to maintain, operate and repair all equipment.
• Performs all interior environment of care maintenance: changing of bulbs, ballasts, switches, outlets etc., plunging of toilets and sinks, nurse call repairs, repair holes in walls, painting, changing ceiling tiles, and moving furniture.
• Maintains PM schedule with prescribed programmed checklist, PMs completed on time within schedule. Follows up on any additional work required as a result of the inspection in a timely manner.
• Renders assistance during emergency situations. Arrives to all fire and/or emergencies with an acceptable time frame with correct equipment. Identifies anything that could negatively affect the safety and well-being of others.
• Requisitions for all parts and equipment are written out completely and accurately. Inventory is maintained on site at correct levels.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment. All work must be conducted under OSHA standards and all proper personal protective equipment.
• Maintains all Joint Commission and State documentation. Responds to phone calls and messages as required.
• Maintains Joint Commission part 4 Log Book compliance.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of supplies, equipment, ordering process.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• 3 to 5 years Maintenance experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Previous maintenance experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Painting, plumbing, mechanical, heating/ac experience.
• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Ability to direct staff and keep projects on schedule.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred

• Black Seal Boiler License.

Compensation

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Educational and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH)

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility.

Awards

• US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #1 in NY Metro Area
• US News & World Report 2025 - Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ and #3 Children’s Specialties in the Nation
• US News & World Report 2025 - JSUMC - #5 Hospital in NJ
• US News & World Report 2025 - John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC - Ranked Nationally
• US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - Best Hospitals Honor Roll
• Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 - 7 HMH Institutions Named Among Becker’s Top 100
• Newsweek 2025 - Hackensack Meridian Health - America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
• Newsweek 2025 - Best Hospitals USA - HUMC - #59