General Maintenance Mechanic

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in South Orange, NJ seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic to perform routine maintenance and repairs across buildings. The role emphasizes electrical and plumbing systems, with proficiency in general trades.

You will work within an automated work order system, document hours and materials, and ensure safety and code compliance. A minimum of 3 years' maintenance experience and a High School diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in building maintenance or construction.
• Local 68 Apprenticeship graduate or attendee.
• Knowledge of all common trades and ability to apply to maintenance and repair.
• Effective communication with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and replaces sinks, showers, urinals, commodes, pumps, valves, domestic tanks and lines, and vents.
• Repairs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and fixtures using hand tools and testing equipment.
• Inspects and tests lighting and power circuits; relamp fixtures and replace components.
• Repairs minor problems with windows, doors, screens, and furniture; mounts clocks and bulletin boards.
• Maintains safety procedures and ensures work meets local codes.

Skills

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

General trades

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Local 68 Apprenticeship

Job description

General Maintenance Mechanic

Job No: 497402

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Staff

Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs in selectedbuildings. The majority of the work will be with the electrical andplumbing systems but the mechanic must be proficient in generaltechnique of all common trades.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Repairs and replaces sinks, showers, urinals, commodes, pumps,valves, domestic tanks and lines, and vents. Unclogs blockedfixtures, traps, and lines.

Repairs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, andfixtures using hand tools and testing equipment. Inspects and testslighting and power circuits. Re-lamps fixtures, replaces lenscovers, replaces ballasts, and repairs outlets.

Repairs minor problems with windows, doors, screens, and furniture.Replaces door peep holes and window balancers. Mounts clocks,bulletin boards, pictures, and plaques. Replaces ceiling tiles.Repairs walls and paints as needed.

Performs repair and troubleshooting of window A/C units, heatpumps, air compressors, and fan coil units. Replaces air filters,cleans units, drains and bleeds lines. Removes, recycles, andreplaces refrigerant from small air conditioning units.

Performs all work with adherence to safety procedures. Inspectscompleted work and ensures that work conforms with requirements oflocal building and safety codes.

Performs all work through an automated work order system and thendocuments the hours and material expended. Reports all deficienciesbeyond his responsibility on work orders for other trades.

Routinely lifts material weighing more than 20 pounds. Works offladders and scaffolding frequently.

Keeps building manager informed of all major jobs, any delays onmajor tasks, and any shutdown of utilities. Determinesrequirements, orders, and picks up materials and supplies from thewarehouse.

Retrieves lost articles from elevator shafts, sink drains, andcommodes.

Sweeps, vacuums, and cleans up work areas after completion of job.Maintains tools so they are clean, operable, and properlystored.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma of GED.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in building maintenance orconstruction.

Local 68 Apprenticeship Graduate or attendee

Has knowledge of all common trades and can apply this tomaintenance and repair.

Communicates effectively (both orally and in writing) with studentsand staff

Desired Qualifications:

Proactive maintenance background

Attention to detail

Licenses and Certificates:

Must Possess Type I CFC certificate within 6 months of hire.

Possess valid NJ driver's license

Salary Range:

43.04 per hour

Exempt/Nonexempt: Nonexempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers acomprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplifyand enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total universitycompensation package. Benefits include but are not limited tobundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dentalinsurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. Moreinformation is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey,14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesaninstitution of higher education in the United States and is home toabout 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrantand culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academicexcellence and ethical development in a collaborative environmentand prepares its students to be servant leaders in theirprofessional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equalopportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomesemployees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respectCatholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, andsupport the University's mission as a Catholic institution ofhigher education.

Advertised: 12 August 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Application Closes: 19 August 2026 Eastern DaylightTime