SR MECHANIC

Cooper Norcross Health; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Maintenance Technician to inspect and maintain electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems across hospital facilities. You will read blueprints, follow safety protocols, and support renovations and new construction as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus technical schooling is a plus. A valid New Jersey driver’s license is required, and the team works on-site within hospital campuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical or vocational schooling is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret building plans.
• Knowledge of building codes and hospital facility regulations.
• Experience with electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform maintenance on electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and equipment instructions.
• Repair and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, and related systems.
• Adhere to safety regulations including lock-out/tag-out and MRI safety.
• Respond to codes and support hospital security policies as needed.
• Complete safety training and maintain compliance with standards.
• Assist with renovations and new construction as required.
• Document work performed and materials used.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Building systems knowledge

Mathematical calculations

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Technical or vocational schooling

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.

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

• 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.