Repairer-Housing Repair Shop

The College of New Jersey; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition waiver

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The College of New Jersey is seeking a Repairer to maintain and repair campus facilities under the Housing Repair section. Responsibilities include plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical work, and responding to work orders and emergencies, with standard hours Monday through Friday.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, valid driver's license, vocational training or apprenticeship, and at least one year of maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Successful completion of vocational training or apprenticeship program.
• Minimum of 1 year of maintenance/repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair water, drainage, plumbing fixtures and basic building systems.
• Paint interiors and exteriors; repair furniture and fixtures.
• Repair walls, ceilings, floors, masonry, and concrete surfaces as needed.
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and lighting.
• Record repairs, materials used, and time spent; follow work orders.
• Respond to emergency calls and overtime as required.

Skills

High school diploma

Valid driver’s license

Vocational training

Maintenance experience

Reading instructions

Power tools

General repair

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training/apprenticeship

Tools

Power tools

Carpentry tools

Electrical equipment basics

Job description

State Title: Repairer

Bargaining Unit: IFPTE

Employment Type: 40 hours per week/Full-time, Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00 pm

Internal salary: Range 11/ $42,084.31 - $60,577.41

External salary: Range 11/ $42,084.31 - $47,632.24

UNION POSITIONS

The internal salary range is used forapplicants who are current NJ state employees with underlyingclassified status for promotional calculations who meet therequirements below. The external salary range is used forcandidates who are not NJ state employees who meet the requirementsbelow.

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized andcollaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduatesand 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked amongthe top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering smallclasses, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersiveliving-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is amodel for public higher education.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Housing Repair, theRepairer is responsible for the general maintenance and repair workof residential buildings on campus, including office equipment andfurnishings.

• Works independently or as a member of a housing services groupin the repair and maintenance of water, drainage waste, toiletbowls, wash basins, and urinals; and radiators, and other types ofbasic repairs to plumbing, appliances, and machinery. Will berequired to assist trades wherever needed.
• Works independently or as a member of a housing services groupin the painting of wood, metal, brick, and cement walls, floors,and ceilings of the interior and exterior buildings; basic repairsof cabinets, desks, chairs, and other furnishings and equipment;Repair and maintenance of buildings, office furniture, screens,storm sashes, frames, windows, ceilings, partitions, and othertypes of carpentry work. Will be required to assist trades whereverneeded.
• Works independently or as a member of a housing services groupin the basic repairs and maintenance of walls, ceilings, interiorand exterior brickwork, tile floors, drains, cement and concretefloors, and other types of masonry, plastering, and stone work toinclude mixing, placing, and finishing concrete. Must repair orreplace VCT floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and stair treads in allareas needed. Repair, adjust or replace door closers and hardware.Will be required to assist trades wherever needed.
• Work independently or as a member of a housing services groupin the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of cables,wiring, motors, pumps, refrigerators, radios, and other types ofelectrical equipment, telephone lines, and other types of appliancerepairs. Will maintain, repair or replace lighting components,ballasts, lamps, lenses, and fixtures as needed; Repairs andmaintenance of copper leaders and gutters, roof drains, includingthe operations of flashing, and weatherproofing products.Responsible for basic repairs to kitchen pots, steamers, cans,pails, and other kitchen and ventilators, air ducts, andlighting.
• Reports all observed repair needs to supervisor in a timelyfashion. Independently makes repairs when possible. Obtains,stores, safeguards, and properly uses equipment, materials,supplies, and tools. Will be required to learn and utilize varioustypes of electronic and/or manual recording and information systemsused by the College. Tour all areas of responsibility and recorditems needing repairs so work orders are generated timely andaccurately. Maintains a positive relationship with members of thecampus community.
• Receives work orders from Supervisor, which outlines the workto be done, in what time frame, and methods to be used in order toaccomplish the job according to specific instruction; Receivesminimal callbacks from clients; Maintains accurate records ofequipment used, work completed, and time spent.
• Respond to calls for emergency assistance and overtime, bothemergency and scheduled, pursuant to departmental protocol. Carriesdepartmental radio at all times to receive calls for services andto request assistance. Ensures all work areas and shop areas areclean and clear of debris and equipment. Ensures that cleanup iscompleted prior to the end of the workday and/or job assignment.Complies with college occupational health, safety, security, andenvironmental regulations and procedures. Attends all requiredtraining. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• High School Diploma; Possession of a valid driver's license ingood standing issued by state of residence is required.
• Successful completion of vocational training or apprenticeshipprogram.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in work involving theinspection, repair, and general maintenance of household, office,and other equipment, fixtures, fittings, appliances, machinery,furnishings, and buildings.
• Knowledgeable of the methods and problems involved ininspecting, repairing, constructing, and maintaining buildings,walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, ventilators, window cords,sashes, screens, locks and other equipment.
• Ability to analyze general repair work, organize assigned work,and develop effective work methods to complete assigned work;ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and writtendirections and assignments.
• Ability to efficiently and safely make general repairs and todo maintenance work using standard tools and equipment including,but not limited to, a variety of power tools, and other specializedtools and machinery.
• Ability to work from electronic work order system and/or manualrecording.
• Ability to maintain simple records of materials used, workcompleted, and time spent.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodationsin order to perform the essential functions of the position. If therequested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would causethe employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible forthe position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion ofan applicable background check, reference checks, and verificationof identity and authorization to work in the United States (FormI-9).

Residency Requirement

In accordance with the New JerseyFirst Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new publicemployees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required toobtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be apart of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligiblefull-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generousbenefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirementbenefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental andprescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy SavingsProgram
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and ReimbursementProgram
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, grouplife insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Petinsurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement parktickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees,visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page tolearn more!

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusivecampus community that respects and uplifts individuals from allbackgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, andtalents of all members of our community and strive to create anenvironment where everyone has equitable access to opportunitiesfor success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. We encourage applications from individualswhose lived experiences and professional interests align with ourinstitutional mission of academic excellence, access, andintegrity.