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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

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Trades Helper – Plant Operations

Join Jamaica Hospital’s Plant Operations Team – Trades Helper (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Location: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica, NY
Department: Plant Operations
Salary: $25.74/hr.

About Us:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Medisys Health Network, is a 384-bed fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and a Level I Trauma and Stroke Center. Our Plant Operations Department ensures that the hospital’s facilities and systems operate safely and efficiently, supporting patient care across every unit.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated Trades Helpers to assist our Engineering team in maintaining, repairing, and improving hospital facilities. This role provides hands-on experience across multiple trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, grounds maintenance, locksmith services, custodial support, and equipment setup.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist Engineering personnel with construction, maintenance, refurbishing, and installations.
  • Perform basic building maintenance repairs and corrections.
  • Clean and maintain engineering areas and hospital grounds.
  • Move, set up, and relocate hospital and engineering equipment as needed.
  • Ensure a safe and organized work environment.
  • Perform additional related duties as required.

Tagged as: plant operation, trades helper

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Basic knowledge of building maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License – required.
  • Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to follow instructions.

Why Join Us:

  • Work in a prestigious, accredited Level I Trauma and Stroke Center.
  • Gain hands-on experience across multiple trades in a hospital environment.
  • Collaborate with a skilled, supportive Plant Operations team.
  • Competitive pay of $25.74/hr. with opportunities for professional growth.

 

 

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