Hospital Maintenance Mechanic - Per Diem
About The Position
A new 60-bed medical rehabilitation hospital, a partnership between AtlantiCare and Select Medical, is opening in Galloway, New Jersey, in August 2026. This hospital will serve patients in southeastern New Jersey, focusing on individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The hospital is led by a physiatrist and supported by a team of rehabilitation nurses, physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists, dietitians, case managers, and other clinical and support staff, all committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care.
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance, repair, and safety procedures required.
- Current and valid Driver's License required.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Trade or Vocational School background preferred
- Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.
Responsibilities
- Performs general mechanical and preventive tasks.
- Inspects, services, repairs, and overhauls physical plant equipment as directed, ensuring patient and employee safety.
- Enhances the patient/employee experience by maintaining and improving the environment.
- Assists with maintenance, monitoring, and performance of preventive maintenance on all equipment including, but not limited to, refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, electrical, emergency backup electrical systems and hot water systems.
- Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Analyzes the operation of various systems, determines the cause of any problems/malfunctions, and takes corrective action as required.
- Installs and repairs plumbing/piping/tubing; wires single and three-phase motors.
- Installs and rebuilds pumps and motors; installs and rebuilds air compressors; heat exchangers; replaces bearings in all types of motors; replaces seals on pumps; installs and repairs piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assists other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical controls, switching and motor controls.
- Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs to secondary electrical circuits, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, utility, and refrigeration systems.
- Monitors operation, repairs, and maintains refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment; boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; recording readings as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions.
- Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Benefits
- Extensive orientation program
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Potential for full-time opportunities
- Benefits that support financial, work/life and emotional well-being
- 401k eligibility for part-time/Per Diem positions based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
