Maintenance Mechanic

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403b retirement plan options with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson is seeking a responsible individual for various general maintenance tasks throughout the complex, including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, and Painting.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with up to one year of technical training or 3-5 years of related work experience. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are also required.

Join us and contribute to a highly respected healthcare organization with significant employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Up to one year of technical training or 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform various general maintenance tasks throughout the complex.
• Handle tasks in department trades like HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.

Skills

General maintenance skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Painting skills

Grounds maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for performing various general maintenance tasks throughout the complex and Satellite Facilities. Work includes basic tasks in any of the department trades (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, Grounds maintenance, etc.)

Qualifications

Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and up to one year of technical training or, if technical training is not applicable, 3-5 years of related work experience. Valid driver’s license with no pending violations and an acceptable driving record as stipulated by SJH policy and, if applicable, the SJH insurance carrier, for those required to drive a hospital vehicle.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About the Team

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.

The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics.

The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20260875
• Job Category Support Services
• Posting Date 06/29/2026, 03:39 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center (On-site)