Repairer

Open to: General Public

Work Week: (40-hour) Work Week

Salary: (O11) $39,286.15 - $54,823.30

Opening Date: 5/14/2025

Closing Date: 6/4/2025

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Management & Budget

Health, Safety and Facility Management

Bureau of Support Services

401 East State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under direction of a Foreman, M/W or other supervisor in a State Department, institution, or agency, assists the craftsmen and/or independently performs basic maintenance, construction, repair, or mechanical adjustment work involved in varied types of buildings, building facilities and/or building utilities, and highway and bridge construction; does other related duties as required.

Specific to the Position

Assists staff with the functions related to modular furniture reconfiguration and the development of space allocation requests as needed within DEP's Programs. Assists with program reorganizations and the relocation of DEP staff to various offices throughout New Jersey. Paints interior and exterior walls, woodwork, ceilings, and masonry as needed including spackling, patching walls and replacement of ceiling tiles. Repairs furniture, including wooden chairs and desks by working with wood glue, sanding and staining. Assists with audio/visual & equipment setup for DEP press events.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in work involving the inspection, repair, and general maintenance of household, office, and other equipment, fixtures, fittings, appliances, machinery, furnishings, and buildings.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

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, or call CSC at 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

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.

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.