Maintenance Mechanic

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Toms River, New Jersey. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on keeping patient areas safe, compliant, and functional.

A valid driver’s license and vocational training in a major trade are required, with at least two years of maintenance experience. You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and respond to maintenance requests while coordinating with outside contractors and internal teams to support a healing environment for

Qualifications

• At least one year of vocational training in a major or equivalent trade.
• At least two years of experience in maintenance or related field.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled compliance inspections and repairs throughout the facility.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to keep building systems safe and operational.
• Respond to patient-related concerns and maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
• Inspect the environment of care and identify potential safety hazards.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors to ensure safe, compliant work.
• Document tasks, maintain records, and track completed work.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational training in major trades

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Toms River

Department Name: Facilities Mgt Infrastructure

Req #: 0000272954

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.48 - $25.78 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

You may call it a Maintenance Mechanic, but we call it an essential part of keeping healthcare running safely. Step into a hands-on, impactful role where the work you do directly supports our patients, visitors, and care teams every day. As a Maintenance Worker, you will play a critical role in ensuring our facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant so that exceptional patient care can happen without interruption.

The Maintenance Mechanic role may be the perfect fit for you if you enjoy solving problems, take pride in your craftsmanship, and want to make a meaningful difference behind the scenes. If you are dependable, safety-focused, and motivated by work that truly matters, this position provides the challenge, purpose, and opportunity you are seeking.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, a typical day might include the following:

• Performing scheduled compliance inspections and completing repairs as needed throughout the facility.
• Conducting preventative maintenance activities to ensure building systems remain safe and operational.
• Responding to patient-related concerns and other maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Inspecting the environment of care and identifying potential safety hazards before they become issues.
• Supporting life safety initiatives, including fire boundary inspections and preventative maintenance of firefighting equipment.
• Utilizing work request systems to document tasks, maintain records, and track completed work.
• Coordinating and overseeing outside contractors to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with organizational standards.
• Contributing to a safe, comfortable, and healing environment for patients, visitors, and team members.

The Maintenance Mechanic role might be for you if:

• You enjoy working with your hands and take pride in maintaining safe and functional environments.
• You are a problem-solver who can identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• You pay close attention to detail and prioritize safety in everything you do.
• You stay organized and can manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• You work well independently and collaborate effectively with others.
• You lead with integrity and are proud to support the RWJBarnabas Health mission, vision, and values.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have at least one year of vocational training in one of the major or equivalent trades and at least two years of experience. A valid Driver’s License is required. Please advise that this is a Full-Time, Day position supporting the Southern Region.