Facility Mechanic

Rutgers, International; Newark (NJ); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee education benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Descripción de la vacante

Rutgers University is seeking a Facility Mechanic for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations. Under supervision, the incumbent will perform maintenance repairs and installations across machinery, plumbing, HVAC/R, carpentry, painting and electrical tasks, and respond to skilled trade requests.

The role involves routine site inspections, requisitioning materials, maintaining records, and ensuring safe operations.

Formación

• Technical diploma plus 2 years in electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R, carpentry, painting or general maintenance.
• Ability to perform minor repairs across skilled trades.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Operates, maintains, repairs and installs machinery, plumbing fixtures, simple HVAC/R controls, as well as painting, carpentry and electric.
• Responds to trouble calls using hand tools and power tools, analyzes equipment and testing requirements.
• Performs routine building maintenance and inspections on mechanical equipment and related facility systems.
• Performs routine building maintenance and inspections in plumbing, electrical, HVAC/R and related facility systems.
• Performs routine building maintenance and inspections in carpentry, painting and general repair.
• Prepares, maintains and submits requisitions for materials, work orders, and required records and reports.

Conocimientos

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC/R

Carpentry

Painting

General maintenance

Educación

Technical school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Recruitment/Posting Title Facility Mechanic

Job Category

Department

Department Facilities Maintenance Newark

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Facility Mechanic for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).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.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• 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.
• Maintains daily time sheets and information pertaining to work performed and time spent. .
• Responds to emergency calls and determines what correction action must be taken to limit damage to facilities and equipment and assuring the maintenance of a safe environment, when assigned to shifts. Records in according with standards all activity and provides notice to immediate and/or covering the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction of any situations that disrupt operations and/or compromise and safety.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Cod of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

170

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

26.000

Mid Range Salary

26.500

Maximum Salary

27.300

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform minor repair to all skilled trades including mechanical equipment/systems, HVAC /R, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• New Jersey Black Seal Engineer’s License is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment in excess of fifty (50) pounds, performing work on roof, scaffolds and ladders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Working inside and outside on utilities department equipment .Driving from campus to campus to perform daily maintenance functions.

Special Conditions

• Clean Driving Record

Posting Number

25ST2449

Posting Open Date

11/26/2025

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a 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?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample 1

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