Maintenance Mechanic Helper

Union County College; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Union County College is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Helper to support facilities across all campuses. The role covers repairs, routine maintenance, and basic trades to keep buildings, grounds, and equipment in good working order.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, up to three years of related experience, a valid NJ driver’s license, and the ability to pass pre-employment screenings. Full-time, on-site with diverse campus shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Driver’s License required.
• Driver’s Education course within 3 months of hire.
• Black Seal Stationary Engineer License or obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on college property and equipment.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Assist with carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks as apprentice level.
• Report issues to Facilities Manager or Director for immediate action.
• Perform general clean-up and support on all campus facilities.

Skills

Valid NJ Driver’s License

Driver’s Education Course

Black Seal Stationary Engineer License

Pre-employment Screening

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Maintenance Mechanic Helper

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Job Announcement

Position Information Position Title Maintenance Mechanic Helper Campus All Campuses Department Facilities Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Full Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular

General Description Under designated direction performs a variety of repairs and maintenance on college property and equipment work, to maintain their appearance and condition. The primary and most important overall responsibility of all is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful and effective manner to students, staff and other members of the college community.

• Be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintains buildings, equipment and vehicles; to assure that the outside appearance, safety, and serviceability is in compliance with recommended policies and standards, including recordkeeping.
• Required to operate vehicles for snow removal and for the transportation of employees and materials.
• Operate and maintain all grounds equipment, hand and power tools.
• Under supervision maybe required to perform carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and/or painting functions requiring a skill level and responsibility characteristic of a lower level (apprentice level).
• Maintains, repairs and replaces interior outside lighting fixtures and lamps to assure proper illumination for safety and security reasons.
• Under supervision performs mechanical repair and preventive maintenance to HVAC equipment.
• Assembles equipment/furniture using simple hand tools.
• Reports any problems back to the Facilities Manager and/or Director of any building/grounds condition requiring immediate action.
• Performs general clean-up work in and out doors using hand and power tools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements High School diploma or equivalent ( GED ).

Experience Up to three (3) years progressive responsible general experience in the construction trades of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or automotive repair, preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Valid NJ Driver’s License.
• Must attend and pass a Driver’s Education Course within three (3) months of hiring.
• Must possess a valid Black Seal Stationary Engineer License or must obtain a license within one year of date of hire.
• Required to submit to a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Works inside and outside and is dirty and greasy. May work outside in inclement weather and may be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Exposed to dirt and disagreeable odors, and possible skin irritations from cleaning chemicals and solutions. Occasional exposure to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, and infections.
• Physical effort required. Frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets up tools, parts, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work from ladders and scaffolds and where items worked on are in hard to reach places. Care is required when working from ladders or lifting heavy equipment to prevent injury.
• Standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling. May work in uncomfortable positions.
• Some travel required.

Salary $41,159

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Though assigned to a primary campus, the ability and willingness to travel on short notice and work at all campuses as needed. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/01/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.