General Maintenance Technician (Third Shift)

Drew University; Fairwoods (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Drew University is seeking a dependable General Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team on our beautiful campus in Madison, New Jersey. The role focuses on maintaining campus buildings and systems, with an overnight schedule that supports continuous operation.

You will perform routine repairs across various trades, maintain building systems, and respond to overnight maintenance needs to keep classrooms, offices, and residence halls safe and well maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; three to five years of general maintenance, building maintenance, or related trades experience preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to operate automobiles, vans, light trucks, and utility vehicles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on campus facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.
• Address building issues and respond to overnight maintenance needs to support campus operations.
• Document completed work, maintain tools and supplies, and coordinate with Facilities team to ensure safe, well‑maintained spaces.

Skills

General maintenance

English communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Put Your Maintenance Skills to Work in a Place Where It Matters

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, working with different building systems, and taking pride in keeping facilities operating at their best? Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your skills in a team-oriented environment with a consistent overnight schedule?

Drew University is seeking a dependable General Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team on our beautiful campus in Madison, New Jersey.

This is an opportunity to put your general maintenance and repair skills to work across a variety of campus buildings and systems. Rather than traveling from customer to customer, you'll work in one campus environment, becoming familiar with its facilities and playing an important role in their ongoing operation.

From routine preventive maintenance and building repairs to responding to unexpected maintenance needs, your work will help keep the classrooms, offices, residence halls, and other spaces where our students, faculty, and staff learn, work, and live safe and well maintained.

What You’ll Do

As a General Maintenance Technician, you’ll take a hands‑on role in maintaining campus buildings, addressing everyday maintenance needs, and responding to building system issues during overnight hours.

Perform General Building Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on buildings, equipment, fixtures, and building components, including minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.
• Address common maintenance issues such as repairing doors, locks, windows, flooring, and fixtures; completing drywall repairs and painting; and replacing ceiling tiles, lighting, and other building materials.

Maintain Building Systems and Equipment

• Assist with maintaining mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and other building systems through inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and routine repairs.
• Identify equipment issues, determine appropriate corrective action, and recognize when specialized repairs or additional support are needed.

Support Overnight Campus Operations

• Conduct building rounds, identify maintenance and safety concerns, and respond to overnight calls involving issues such as water leaks, power interruptions, and HVAC problems.
• Document completed work and outstanding issues, maintain tools and supplies, and collaborate with Facilities team members to support campus operations.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a reliable, resourceful maintenance professional who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys working with their hands, and can confidently address a variety of building maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; three to five years of general maintenance, building maintenance, or related trades experience preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to operate automobiles, vans, light trucks, and utility vehicles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.

Core Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of common building systems, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC, with the ability to troubleshoot and complete routine repairs.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and established workplace safety practices.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email and enter or update work orders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and perform the physical requirements of the position.

Your Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, campus-based position working overnight hours. Two regular schedule options are available:

• Option 1: Five 8-hour shifts per week — Wednesday through Sunday.
• Option 2: Four 10-hour shifts per week — Thursday through Sunday.

Both schedules include overnight coverage to support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the University's buildings and facilities.

Why Join Drew University?

At Drew, you'll have the opportunity to use your maintenance skills in an environment that offers something different from a traditional maintenance position.

• One primary work location: Spend your workdays on our scenic Madison campus rather than traveling between multiple customer sites.
• A consistent schedule: Choose from two established overnight schedule options, including a four-day workweek.
• Variety in your work: Apply your skills across multiple trades, building systems, equipment, and campus facilities.
• A collaborative team: Work alongside Facilities professionals and play an important role in maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for the Drew community.

Join Our Team

If you're a dependable maintenance professional who enjoys variety in your work, takes pride in doing the job right, and wants to contribute to a team that keeps an entire campus running, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your skills and experience to Drew University and help maintain the campus our community calls home.

About Drew University:

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.

It has a total enrollment of more than 2,200 students and has 136 full-time faculty members, 96% of whom hold the terminal degree in their field. The Theological and Caspersen schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers BA and BS degrees in 40 disciplines and offers 19 dual‑degree programs.

Drew’s one‑of‑a‑kind, leading edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought‑after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience‑based résumé—guaranteed. Particularly noteworthy opportunities for undergraduates include the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE), the Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI), the Center for Civic Engagement, as well as seven New York City semesters and several international study abroad programs.

The Caspersen School of Graduate Studies offers a wide array of distinctive and flexible advanced degree programs designed to meet the needs of almost any busy schedule. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty‑student mentorship, opportunities for out‑of‑the‑classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual community.

The Theological School has a distinguished history rooted in the United Methodist Church. Today, it serves many denominations as a center for preparing clergy and leaders for service in the church and the world. Its focus on biblical and theological scholarship and social justice has made it a sought after destination for students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following federal and state requirements; a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire.

This position is subject to a background check.