Maintenance Worker

Job Title: Maintenance Worker

Location: Saint Barnabas Behavioral

Department Name: Facilities Mgt Infrastructure

Req #: 0000263107

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.00 - $28.00 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.

You may call it a Maintenance Worker, but we call it an essential part of keeping healthcare running safely. Step into a hands-on, impactful role where the work you do directly supports our patients, visitors, and care teams every day. As a Maintenance Worker, you will play a critical role in ensuring our facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant so that exceptional patient care can happen without interruption.

The Maintenance Worker role may be the perfect fit for you if you enjoy solving problems, take pride in your craftsmanship, and want to make a meaningful difference behind the scenes. If you are dependable, safety-focused, and motivated by work that truly matters, this position provides the challenge, purpose, and opportunity you are seeking.

As a Maintenance Worker, a typical day might include the following:

• Performing scheduled compliance inspections and completing repairs as needed throughout the facility.
• Conducting preventative maintenance activities to ensure building systems remain safe and operational.
• Responding to patient-related concerns and other maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Inspecting the environment of care and identifying potential safety hazards before they become issues.
• Supporting life safety initiatives, including fire boundary inspections and preventative maintenance of firefighting equipment.
• Utilizing work request systems to document tasks, maintain records, and track completed work.
• Coordinating and overseeing outside contractors to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with organizational standards.
• Contributing to a safe, comfortable, and healing environment for patients, visitors, and team members.

The Maintenance Worker role might be for you if:

• You enjoy working with your hands and take pride in maintaining safe and functional environments.
• You are a problem-solver who can identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• You pay close attention to detail and prioritize safety in everything you do.
• You stay organized and can manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• You work well independently and collaborate effectively with others.
• You lead with integrity and are proud to support the RWJBarnabas Health mission, vision, and values.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in hospital or industrial maintenance or construction. A valid New Jersey Driver License is required. This a Full-Time position.

At RWJBarnabas Health, you'll be more than a team member—you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of every patient we serve. The work you do behind the scenes plays a vital role in creating a safe and healing environment for our communities. If you're ready to put your skills to work in a role where every repair, inspection, and preventative measure makes a difference, we invite you to apply today.