Senior Mechanic

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.

Salary Min ($)

USD $22.28

Salary Max ($)

USD $39.52