Facility Mechanic

uhnjcareers· Service and Trade
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📍 Newark, NJ, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

About the Role

Under the direction, performs a variety of maintenance repairs and installation/replacement such as machinery, mechanical equipment, carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R and painting. Responds and takes action on all skilled trade calls.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do   

  • Operates, maintains, repairs and installs machinery, plumbing fixtures, simple HVAC/R controls, as well as varied tasks including painting, carpentry and electric.
  • Responds to trouble calls and request within the facilities, using hand tools, power tools, analyzing equipment and testing requirements.
  • Performs routine building maintenance and inspections on mechanical equipment and related facility systems.
  • Performs routine building maintenance and inspections on plumbing, electrical, HVAC/R and related facility systems.
  • Performs routine building maintenance and inspections in the areas of carpentry, painting and general repair.
  • Prepares, maintains and submits to the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction requisitions for materials, work orders, required records and reports, pertaining to facility equipment/systems.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required:

  • Technical school diploma or an equivalent level of knowledge plus two (2) years of experience in the fields of electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R, carpentry, painting and/or general maintenance in an industrial, education and/or healthcare setting.
  • Ability to perform minor repair to all skilled trades including mechanical equipment/systems, HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm systems.
  • Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
  • New Jersey Black Seal Engineer’s License is preferred.

What We Offer

  • Vacation Time
  • Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development

 

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is OH/1700:: $ 25.90 : $26.40 : $27.19 per hour. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

 

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do  
- Operates, maintains, repairs and installs machinery, plumbing fixtures, simple HVAC/R controls, as well as varied tasks including painting, carpentry and electric.
- Responds to trouble calls and request within the facilities, using hand tools, power tools, analyzing equipment and testing requirements.
- Performs routine building maintenance and inspections on mechanical equipment and related facility systems.
- Performs routine building maintenance and inspections on plumbing, electrical, HVAC/R and related facility systems.
- Performs routine building maintenance and inspections in the areas of carpentry, painting and general repair.
- Prepares, maintains and submits to the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction requisitions for materials, work orders, required records and reports, pertaining to facility equipment/systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Facility Mechanic position at uhnjcareers located?
This Facility Mechanic role at uhnjcareers is based in Newark, NJ, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Facility Mechanic role at uhnjcareers full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Facility Mechanic role in the Service and Trade department at uhnjcareers.
Which team or department does the Facility Mechanic at uhnjcareers belong to?
This Facility Mechanic position is part of the Service and Trade department at uhnjcareers. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Facility Mechanic job at uhnjcareers posted?
This Facility Mechanic position at uhnjcareers was posted on Aug 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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