Maintenance Worker

Sewell School; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sewell School in Mantua Township, NJ is hiring a Maintenance Worker for a full-time, year-round role from 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. The position supports safe, clean and healthy learning environments across district facilities.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and at least three years of hands-on maintenance experience in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and related trades.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Minimum three years of experience in maintenance (plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry, electrical, HVAC or related work).
• Demonstrates integrity, initiative and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks across multiple buildings.
• Ensure safety and compliance with codes during all work.
• Inspections of equipment and systems with timely reporting of issues.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with supervisors as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities.

Skills

Moral integrity

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plumbing

Painting

Carpentry

Masonry

Electrical

HVAC systems

Roof repair

Plastering

Small engine repair

Window glazing

Furniture repair

Grounds/playground maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924325

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Our district is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker. This is a full-time position, 12 months per year from 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

Performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs to ensure that all students, staff, and the community are provided a safe, attractive and clean, and healthy environment for learning and work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Maintenance Worker shall:

• Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.


• Hold and maintain a valid driver's license for the type of equipment to be driven, with no serious violations.


• Demonstrate knowledge, a minimum of three years of experience, and proficiency in several areas of maintenance (e.g., plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry/concrete/tile, window glazing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC systems, roof repair, plastering/spackling, field/playground maintenance, furniture repair, and small engine repair).


• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.


• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.


• Speak and hear.


• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.


• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.


• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Maintenance Worker shall:

• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of areas and as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance and in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations.


• Perform only those maintenance and repairs that do not require a license, or perform maintenance and repairs under the direct supervision of a licensed technician.


• Ensure that the work site and conditions are safe.


• Perform assignments relating to insuring all schools and district sites are able to safely open and function when assigned. This includes working cooperatively with custodial employees during emergency operations.


• Perform regular inspections of equipment and systems, reporting any abnormalities and hazards immediately.


• Respond to emergency situations and perform necessary repairs.


• Use the work order system, making sure that work orders have been submitted and approved before performing tasks, except in emergency situations.


• Keep a log of all maintenance functions and repairs performed.


• Recommend repairs or procedures that are beyond the scope of responsibilities, skill, or experience, outlining the work needed and specifications required of an outside contractor.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $40,000 to $43,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Darlene Powell


• Dr. H. Simmerman Administration Building


• 684 Main Street


• Sewell, New Jersey 08080


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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