Maintenance Worker

NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Union Beach (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the NJ Department of Environmental Protection as a Maintenance Worker where you will be responsible for maintaining the physical condition of state properties. This entry-level part-time position entails ensuring effective Floodgate operations through routine inspections and communications. Open to applicants who meet required qualifications with an emphasis on teamwork and flexibility.

Benefits

Earned Sick Time

Qualifications

• Required to possess a valid driver's license in New Jersey for vehicle operation if necessary.
• Preferred skills include effective communication and ability to work alternate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic manual inspections of Floodgate tide boards and record data.
• Alert staff about necessary actions regarding Floodgate operations and drainage pumps.
• Monitor inland and bayside tide boards for flooding events.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to anticipate changes to water bodies

Ability to work alternating hours and shifts

Job description

23 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Work Week: Up to 35 hours per week (up to 900 hours max per fiscal year)

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Opening Date: 6/16/2025

Closing Date: 7/7/2025

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Watershed & Land Management

Bay Shore Floodgate Facility

6 Rose Lane

Union Beach, NJ 07735

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department or agency, improves and maintains the physical condition of state property primarily by performing routine manual work; does other related work as required.

Specific to the Position

Periodic manual inspection of Floodgate tide boards, recording, and comparison to digital readouts. Alerting full-time Floodgate staff of impending/needed closings of the gate and potential operations of the interior drainage pumps. When closed, periodic inspections of inland and bayside tide boards to track subsidence of flooding event and ability to reopen.

Preferred Skill Set

Ability to work alternating hours and shifts, effective written and verbal communication skills, and ability to anticipate changes to the water bodies necessitating Floodgate closure.

Requirements

Employee Benefits

TES / Hourly employee benefits include:

• Earned Sick Time*

*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Residency

All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program, email [e-mail], or call CSC at [phone] and select Option #3.

Veteran's Preference

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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