Maintenance Mechanic General

  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Belleville, New Jersey
  • Full Time

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic General

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Plant Operations

Req #: ...

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.66 - $24.90 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.

Job Overview :

The RWJBH performs a wide variety of maintenance duties in and around the buildings of the Medical Center complex. Occasionally, assists tradesmen and other workmen in completing tasks. Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment safely and effectively.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School diploma and two to three years of relevant work experience.

Scheduling Requirements

  • 7:00am3:30pm
  • Per Diem (Based on the needs of the department).

Essential Functions:

  • Assists electricians with troubleshooting and necessary repairs, as well as installation of new electrical service. Performs routine electrical repairs of existing light fixtures, receptacles, motors, etc.

  • Assists tradesman or leadman with special projects as needed.

  • Installs and repairs locks, doors, windows and screens. Performs general carpentry work.
  • Performs painting and plastering work as required.

  • Performs routine and preventative maintenance on non-clinical hospital equipment, and inspects the equipment for safety. Repairs or replaces broken or worn parts as required.

  • Repairs and installs plumbing fixtures, sinks, toilets, and drain lines. Cleans and rebuilds traps and strainers.

  • Repairs refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment with supervision.

  • Repairs, maintains, and installs typical plant equipment such as pumps, motors, air compressors, valves, etc.

  • Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.

  • Other Duties - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jerseywhether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job ID: 489463466
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025

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