Sr Mechanic

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care seeks a maintenance technician to perform minor maintenance and repair across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building systems at its Cape May Court House facility. You will read blueprints, follow manufacturer instructions, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and technical training, with the ability to lift tools up to 100 pounds and work in a hospital environment with strict safety rules.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and construction instructions.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations related to measurements.
• Knowledge of building systems in hospital facilities and safety practices.
• Ability to lift/move tools and equipment up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and performs minor maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and equipment.
• Inspects and maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Inspects and repairs plumbing systems.
• Performs maintenance and repair in accordance with specifications and practices.
• Reads construction blueprints and manufacturer instructions to install or assemble equipment.
• Adheres to safety regulations including lock-out/tag-out and MRI safety.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Math calculations

Building systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Technical or vocational training

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

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

Cooper 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.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper 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 six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s 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 was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto 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.

Salary Min ($)

USD $29.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $48.00