Maintenance Mechanic

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 33,062 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call availability

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform routine and preventive maintenance on hospital systems and equipment. The role emphasizes safety and reliable operation of mechanical systems to support patient care and staff efficiency.

Responsibilities include inspections, servicing and repairs of boilers, generators, plumbing, and related infrastructure. On-call availability is required; weekends may include shift differentials and occasional

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance, repair and safety procedures.
• Current and valid state Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred and trade background encouraged.
• Current Black Seal license preferred (subject to state rules).

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical and preventive tasks to maintain facilities.
• Inspect, service, repair and overhaul physical plant equipment as directed.
• Ensure work supports patient and employee safety and comfort.
• Maintain and improve environment quality during rounds.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Safety procedures

Customer/patient safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Black Seal license

Job description

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 0705

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM (alternating weekends)

Compensation: $24.00 - $37.00 / hourly (Based on Experience)

Shift differentials available for weekends - $2.50

• On Call Availability Required*

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We Support Your Career Growth And Personal Well-being

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

A Maintenance Mechanic performs general mechanical and preventive tasks. Inspects, services, repairs, and overhauls physical plant equipment as directed. Duties are performed in relation to patient and employee safety. Enhances the patient/employee experience by maintaining and improving the environment.

Carries Out Routine And Specific Assignments To Ensure The Physical Plant And Associated Equipment Are In Safe Operating Condition And Are In Compliance With Applicable Policies And With Regulatory And /or Accrediting Codes And Specifications, Including

• Inspects and completes repairs as documented via the Maintenance Requesting logging system daily.
• Tests emergency generators and equipment and documents the tests as directed.
• Conducts daily rounds and inspects and repairs, when necessary, plumbing, including but not limited to faucets, toilets, and showers.
• Performs daily checks on the boilers, hot water heaters, and water softeners as necessary. Adds salt to the softeners as needed.
• Visually checks aesthetics during rounds, i.e., stained ceiling tiles, chipped /dirty paint, and/or anything that would diminish the appearance of the building.

Minimum Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance, repair and safety procedures required
• Current and valid state Driver’s License required

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Trade or vocational school background preferred.
• Current Black Seal license preferred (unless dictated as otherwise by state - six month option as a condition of employment)