Maintenance Mechanic I

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Maintenance Technician under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor to perform general, HVAC, plumbing, and basic electrical repair duties in the hospital facilities. The role includes repairing and overhauling equipment and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of related work experience and a High School diploma or GED. This on-site position supports hospital operations across Camden, NJ.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in maintenance or related trades.
• Basic understanding of the craft and mechanical trades employed by the hospital.
• Willingness to learn and follow hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general, HVAC, plumbing, and basic electrical repair and preventive maintenance duties.
• Repair and overhaul equipment and facilities of the hospital.
• Ensure compliance with all hospital policies regarding safety, environmental and infection control.

Skills

Maintenance experience

General repair skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal computers

Testing equipment

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform a variety of general, HVAC, Plumbing, and basic electrical/ repair preventive maintenance duties; repair and overhaul equipment and facilities of the Hospital. Assure compliance with all Hospital policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, safety, environmental and infectious control and all regulatory requirements.

Experience Required

1 year work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the major functions of this job

and a basic understanding of the craft and mechanical trades of that are employed by the hospital.

Education Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL OR GED

Special Requirements

Experience with personal computers, electronic instruments and testing equipment.

Salary Min ($)

USD $23.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $37.00