Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment / Posting Title

Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Job Category

AFSCME Local 888

Department

IPO-Facilities Maintenance-Nwk

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey.

These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary / retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Maintenance Mechanic for Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).

The position works independently in a "zone", or as the only Maintenance Mechanic on a particular campus reporting directly to a second level supervisor.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

• May guide and instruct other staff in the performance of a wide range of mechanical maintenance duties to repair and maintain equipment in good operating condition.
• Such duties may be based on work orders which provide little or no instruction or assistance.
• Responsible for estimation of work and procuring appropriate materials for him / herself or the group.
• May guide and instruct craft trainees.
• May perform any duties of the group.
• Verifies results of work performed by the outside vendors.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary

45489.87

Annual Mid Range Salary

53670.46

Annual Maximum Salary

61851.05

Standard Hours

40.00

Union Description

AFSCME - Local 888

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .

Seniority Unit

Physical Plant - Newark

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school / vocational school education or equivalent, plus four years of experience performing mechanical / electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps such as water distribution, high temp and vacuum pumps.
• Successful completion of an approved training program or of a certified apprenticeship program in the trade, plus a minimum of two years experience and proven competency performing complex and varied mechanical / electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps may be substituted for the above experience.

Certifications / Licenses

• A valid driver's license with two years driving experience is necessary.
• May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Will be required to successfully complete the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication skills, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and read and comprehend technical manuals and blueprints.
• Must be competent in performing complex and varied mechanical / electrical maintenance and repair work on these same types of industrial-type motors and pumps (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

• Shift hours / Schedule : M-F / 7 : 00AM - 3 : 30PM
• Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number

24ST1106

Posting Open Date

05 / 09 / 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Notice to AFSCME Local 888 union members ONLY : To submit an internal bid, an application must be submitted no later than 9 : 00 a.

m. on Friday, 05 / 17 / 2024. Although AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus

Rutgers University-Newark

City

Newark

State

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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