Maintenance Mechanic II

RWJBarnabas Health; Lincoln Park (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to join our Facilities Mgt Infrastructure team in New Brunswick. The role focuses on safe, functional, and compliant building systems, delivering hands-on maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC tasks.

Responsibilities include routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and responding to requests to uphold a secure patient environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of building maintenance experience.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or HVAC repair.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License.
• Per Diem position; 7:30am–4pm, every other weekend/holiday rotation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC repair

Maintenance best practices

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic II

Req #: 0000263627

Category: Facilities, Engineering, and Plant Operations

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Facilities Mgt Infrastructure

Pay Range: $18.75 - $24.49 per hour

Location: 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic II

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Facilities Mgt Infrastructure

Req #: 0000263627

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.75 - $24.49 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.

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 Mechanic II, 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 II 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 II, 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 II 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 a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and a minimum of three to five years experience in building maintenance with background in electrical plumbing, carpentry, or HVAC repair. A valid New Jersey Driver's License is required. This a Per Diem position, 7:30am-4pm, every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer