SENIOR MECHANIC

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

On-site early education center

Employee discount

Professional development

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Cape May County is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to inspect and repair electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. You will read blueprints, interpret manufacturer instructions, and perform renovations and repairs to building systems in a hospital setting.

Required are a high school diploma (technical/vocational preferred) and the ability to move heavy tools (over 100 pounds) with attention to safety and compliance with local codes.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints, manufacturer instructions to maintain/building systems
• Competency in building construction, renovation and repair
• Knowledge of local, state, and national building codes as they relate to hospital facilities

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform maintenance and repair of electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems
• Read and interpret construction blueprints and instructions
• Ensure safety rules and hospital policies are followed and assist in enforcing them
• Complete safety training and respond to codes as needed

Skills

Blueprint reading

Building systems

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Code knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Technical or vocational training

Job description

About us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Short Description

• Inspects and performs minor maintenance and repair of electrical wiring circuits and equipment including pneumatic tube system.
• Inspects and performs minor maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Inspects and performs minor maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.
• Inspects and performs all phases of maintenance, renovations new construction and repair to the building systems in accordance with manufacturers specifications and established practices.
• Reads and interprets construction blueprints, manufacturer's instructions to construct and/or assemble or install new equipment.
• Observes and adheres to safety and other regulations and practices and contributes to a positive work climate and overall team effort of the department. To include lock-out/tag-out, confined space and MRI safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including responding to all codes and assisting in enforcing Hospital security rules and policies regarding restraints.
• Completes all safety educational requirements.

Experience Required

• Working knowledge of building systems and ability to read and use blueprints
• Skill and proficiency to read, write and perform mathematical calculations and measurements as normally required through official completion of high school or its equivalent.
• Demonstrate a level of competency in building construction, renovation, and repair, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and other related building systems
• Knowledge of local, state and national building codes and ordinances as they relate to a hospital facility and the ability to properly interpret them.
• Ability to move or lift tools and equipment in excess of 100 pounds on an occasional basis; frequent walking, sitting, climbing, bending and stooping.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Completion of technical or vocational school preferred

License/Certification Requirements

Valid New Jersey Driver's license.

Special Requirements

Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.