Maintenance Worker I - Hopewell Township, Mercer.

NJLM; New Jersey; On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopewell Township Public Works Department is seeking an energetic Maintenance Worker I to join a dedicated team in Mercer County. The role focuses on basic plumbing, HVAC, electrical repairs, carpentry, construction, and other manual labor in municipal facilities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class A CDL, and at least two years of building maintenance experience or an equivalent balance of education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class A CDL driver's license required.
• Ability to troubleshoot facility infrastructure issues.
• Two years of building maintenance experience or equivalent balance of education.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Basic plumbing repairs.
• Basic HVAC service/repairs.
• Basic electrical repairs.
• General carpentry.
• Basic construction.
• Other manual labor.

Skills

Basic plumbing repairs

Basic HVAC service/repairs

Basic electrical repairs

General carpentry

Basic construction

Other manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years building maintenance experience or equivalent

Tools

Class A CDL driver's license

Job description

Maintenance Worker I - Hopewell Township, Mercer.

Public Works Department is pursuing an energetic, dependable team member for a vibrant department with great regard for service, safety, and high standards.

• Basic plumbing repairs
• Basic HVAC service/repairs
• Basic electrical repairs
• General carpentry
• Basic construction
• Other manual labor

A high school diploma or GED, a valid Class A CDL driver's license, ability to troubleshoot facility infrastructure issues, two (2) years of experience in building maintenance or a combination of experience and education, and the ability to work under adverse conditions are required. Compulsory background check, physical, drug and alcohol test, and driver's license check.

AFSCME salary and benefits are available here https://www.hopewelltwp.org/DocumentCenter/View/18242/Agreement-with-Public-Works-AFSCME-Local-3867-January-1-2026-through-December-31-2028.

EOE. Closing date: November 13, 2026. Full-time starting at $54,643.94.