Maintenance Mechanic - Per Diem - Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Brick Township, New Jersey, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure safe, clean, and functional patient rooms and facilities. You will maintain equipment, monitor work orders, and uphold regulatory standards in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role involves coordinating with vendors on construction, keeping logs and PM schedules, and responding to emergencies while ensuring safety and compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of supplies, equipment, ordering process.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• 3 to 5 years Maintenance experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison for new construction projects and coordinate with vendors.
• Maintain project turnover files, logs, PM schedules and reports.
• Maintain patient environment and operate/repair equipment as needed.
• Interior environment maintenance: bulbs, plumbing, painting, and more.
• Maintain safety standards, OSHA compliance and Joint Commission docs.
• Respond to emergencies with appropriate equipment and timing.
• Manage parts ordering and on-site inventory.

Skills

Excellent mechanical aptitude

Excellent written and verbal skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office & G-S

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Black Seal Boiler License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Performs all maintenance functions to ensure safe, clean, comfortable and functioning patient rooms and interior/exterior environment. Responsible for maintaining all equipment, monitoring work orders and adhering to all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Maintenance Mechanic at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Act as a liaison for new construction projects, meets and coordinates with vendors, assists with technical designs and planned utility shutdowns.
• Maintains construction project turnover document files. Maintains all logs, shift reports, PM`s, work order closeouts and shift service reports to include on-line data entry. Changes in operational conditions and down-time situations must be communicated in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient environment of care, room meets the requirements of the checklist, proactive to customer needs. Demonstrate the ability to maintain, operate and repair all equipment.
• Performs all interior environment of care maintenance: changing of bulbs, ballasts, switches, outlets etc., plunging of toilets and sinks, nurse call repairs, repair holes inwalls, painting, changing ceiling tiles, and moving furniture.
• Maintains PM schedule with prescribed programmed checklist, PM`s completed on time within schedule. Follows up on any additional work required as a result of the inspection in a timely manner.
• Renders assistance during emergency situations. Arrives to all fire and/or emergencies with an acceptable time frame with correct equipment. Identifies anything that could negatively affect the safety and well-being of others.
• Requisitions for all parts and equipment are written out completely and accurately. Inventory is maintained on site at correct levels.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment. All work must be conducted under OSHA standards and all proper personal protective equipment.
• Maintains all Joint Commission and State documentation. Responds to phone calls and messages as required.
• Maintains Joint Commission part 4 Log Book compliance.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Thorough knowledge of supplies, equipment, ordering process.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• 3 to 5 years Maintenance experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Previous maintenance experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Painting, plumbing, mechanical, heating/ac experience.
• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Ability to direct staff and keep projects on schedule.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Black Seal Boiler License.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $24.98 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.