Mechanic

Job Title: Mechanic

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Plant Operations

Req #: 0000205914

Status: per hour

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.29 - $27.99 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated per hour 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:

Under standing order, to replace, repair, install or otherwise improve Hospital equipment. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment. Performs skilled work in all aspects of building operations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma, Technical School graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of apprenticeship or equivalent on the job training.
• Three to five years in the building maintenance with background in electrical plumbing, carpentry and H.V.A.C. equipment repair.
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time, Days

Essential Functions:

• Ability to drive all types of automobiles/trucks/vans including 4 wheel drive, automatic and manual transmission.
• All ladders, scaffolds, and other types of personnel lifting devices are utilized in conjunction with proper safety equipment at all times. Any break downs in equipment are reported to supervision immediately for maintenance attention. All hand and power tools (including welders, arbor press, hydraulic jack, and jack hammer) are utilized in conjunction with proper safety equipment at all times. Any breakdowns in equipment are reported to Supervision immediately for maintenance attention. All tools are cleaned and returned to their proper storage place after each use.
• All repairs, alterations, modifications and installations are completed in a normally acceptable fashion as established by Supervision and the better judgment of the employee. Problems in this area should be reported to Supervision immediately.
• All work performed shall meet or exceed codes and/or standards for the industry and manufacturers specifications must be met. Normal, acceptable methods for installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment, appliances, and/or systems shall be evident at all times.
• At the conclusion of a job, all equipment (scaffolding, hand trucks, ladders, dollies, etc.) is returned to proper storage areas and safely secured.
• Demonstrates good communication and safety skills as they relate to patient population (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Employee begins assigned work within a reasonable amount of time after instructed by Supervision. Upon completion of assigned work, the employee contacts Supervision for additional work.
• Employee demonstrates a high level of skill, knowledge in areas of specialization, of codes in areas of expertise, and follows them to the best of situation and/or ability. Provides leadership and is able to train fellow staff members in areas of responsibility, and is able to perform many of the duties found in the department.
• Exchanges nitrogen and nitrous oxide tanks, as needed. Reports any problems with system; i.e. leaks, alarm failures, etc.. to Supervision immediately. Informs engineering dispatch office with the amount of tanks used/needed.
• Hospital/Departmental polices and procedures (including tardiness, lunch/break and clean up schedules) are followed and observed at all times. Quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control complies with code and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies. Interdepartmental relations are not adversely affected by this individual. No problems exist in these areas.
• Hot water temperatures are verified, and logged for correct temperature randomly throughout the facility on a monthly basis and the log is given to supervision to disburse abnormal readings to the Plumbing Department for corrective action.
• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs stationary equipment such as pumps, compressors, motors, sterilization and Power Plant machinery, etc..
• Knowledgeable in the operation of computerized systems and it’s related equipment and is capable of making necessary adjustments.
• Maintains chlorine equipment and makes adjustments/repairs as needed so that patient safety and comfort is not compromised.
• Maintains inventory and is able to contact vendor for availability of parts/equipment, writes out a purchase order for the same and present all information to Supervision for approval.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and continuing education. Attends in-services and meetings as required.
• Mechanical and H.V.A.C. rounds sheets are completed on evening and night shifts daily, and any abnormalities found are reported to supervision. All engineering overtime logs and work requests are completed in full including work performed, materials used, department for, date and time prior to the end of the scheduled shift.
• Performs preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment according to established procedures; inspects, calibrates, adjusts, lubricates, replaces filters and repairs and replaces components.
• Performs skilled tasks such as repairs and adjustments necessary for proper operation of mechanical, electrical, H.V.A.C., and plumbing but not limited too the following and in the priority instructed by Supervision. Problems in completing the assigned work will be reported to Supervision immediately.
• Light fixture repair and bulb replacement.
• Replaces ceiling tiles.
• Repairs beds, does safety inspection and documents.
• Clean and service fixed and portable fans and air conditioners.
• Repairs kitchen equipment, dish washing machines, etc..
• Responds immediately to alarms throughout the facility.

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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Additional Information

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Trinitas Medical Center in Elizabeth, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

We offer a great work environment, flexible hours, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer