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Trades Helper/Skilled Trades

Job Locations US-NJ-Newark
Banner Position Number
H91958
ID
2025-15363
Category
Other
Type
Regular Full-Time
Salary Range
OH/1350: : Probationary Rate - $19.25 Job Rate - $19.75 Two (2) Year Rate - $20.34

Overview

Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager and Supervisor Maintenance & Construction, performs a variety of tasks in and around the buildings of the facility. Assists plumbers, carpenters, painters and electricians in completing their duties. Transports materials, equipment and tools to and from work sites. Cleans and restores area upon completion of project or maintenance work.

Responsibilities

Service provided is patient centered.
  • Actively contributes to creating a friendly, welcoming and safe environment for UH customers.
  • Communicates clearly to ensure understanding.
  • Responds to complaints and concerns by resolving issues immediately whenever possible.
  • Organizes work process to accommodate customer needs, including internal customers and co-workers.
  • Meets or exceeds customer expectations for service.
  • Acts as a role model for Service Excellence.
  • Maintains professional composure in the workplace.
  • Works effectively with team to ensure customer service scores for work area meet/exceed targets.
  • Demonstrates respect for patient rights.
 
As an Electrician’s Helper:
  • Makes minor repairs to electrical equipment such as switches, outlets, cords, plugs, lamps and fans.
  • Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems.
As a Plumber/Steamfitter’s Helper:
  •  Makes minor repairs to plumbing equipment such as faucets, drains, traps, toilets and bedpan hoppers.
  • Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of pipe assemblies, pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, regulators, valves, pumps and fans.
  • Removes worn out equipment such as wall heaters, steam and water lines.
 
As a Carpenter’s Helper:
  • Assists in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of wooden fixtures and structures such as doors, partitions, ceilings and furniture.
  • Assists in the installation, repair or removal of hardware such as door closer and floorboards or coverings such as linoleum or tile.
  • Receives instruction in and uses power tools such as planer, sander, saws and drills or hand tools such as planes, chisels, rasps or saws.
 
As a Painter’s Helper:
  • Assists in the applying paint, varnish, stain, enamel, etc., to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Assists in preparing surfaces for paintings.
  • Assists in preparing area of painting.
 
General Duties:
  • Terminally cleans construction areas
  • Assists with preparing area of work such as covering equipment to protect the equipment from dirt or damage.
  • Moves equipment to temporary location so work can proceed and returns equipment to original location.
  • Transports tools, materials and other supplies.
  • Keeps work area neat and orderly.
  • Cleans and restores area to appropriate condition upon completion of project or maintenance work.
  • Moving Furnitures and equipments as directed

Qualifications

Technical school diploma or an equivalent level of knowledge and one (1) year of experience in carpentry, and plumbing, electrical work or other plant operations functions. Valid Driver’s License is required.

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