Operating Engineer 1 »

Healthcare Facilities Today; Port Reading, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate Work Week

Telework available

Paid Time Off

Health and Life Insurance

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Healthcare Facilities Today is seeking an Operating Engineer 1 at East Jersey State Prison, Maintenance Unit in Woodbridge, NJ. You will take a leading role in operating and maintaining power and heating plants and related equipment.

The role requires two years of boiler operation experience and a NJ Operating Engineer license (Blue Seal minimum). Appointments depend on license size/type and the position will involve state facility operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating and repairing stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Valid Operating Engineer license (Blue Seal minimum) in New Jersey.
• Appointments contingent on license size/type.
• These quotes are based on the job posting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and maintenance of power and heating plants and auxiliary equipment.
• Operate and maintain related plant systems under supervision.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines for state facilities.

Skills

Boiler operation

Maintenance work

Education

Operating Engineer license (Blue Seal minimum)

Job description

Description: Operating Engineer 1

SALARY RANGE: $52,308.32 - $75,954.22

POSTING NO.: 250-26

ISSUE DATE: 8/28/2026

CLOSING DATE: 9/29/2026

LOCATION: East Jersey State Prison, Maintenance Unit – Woodbridge, NJ

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of a supervisor in a state institution, department, or agency, takes a leading part in the operation and maintenance of power and heating plants and auxiliary equipment; does related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in work involving the operation and repair of stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment of a power plant or high-pressure heating plant.

LICENSE: Appointees must possess an appropriate Operating Engineer`s license (Blue Seal minimum) of the appropriate grade, issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor.

NOTE: Candidates will be admitted to the examination who possess any grade Operating Engineer`s license, but appointments to specific vacancies will be contingent upon possession of the appropriate license for the size and type equipment involved.

BENEFIT(S)*

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

Joining the second largest department in the State of New Jersey offers many benefits to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and leadership of staff members. Statewide benefits include:

• Alternate Work Week available for some positions
• Telework available for some positions
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• 13 State Holidays
• Health and Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance available through certain plans
• Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA)/(HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Up to $250 in rewards for exercising
• Gym membership discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion events
• Workplace security, health and safety
• Incarcerated Person empowerment and rehabilitation

SAME PROGRAM INFORMATION

The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, visit the CSC Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [e-mail] or please click here. If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement. If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.