Facility Mechanic Job at Rutgers University
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Facility Mechanic
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance
Department
Physical Plant - Nwk
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Facility Mechanic for University Facilities and Capital Planning. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Maintenance & Construction, the Facility Mechanic will perform a variety of maintenance repairs and installation/replacement such as machinery, mechanical equipment, carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R and painting. Responds and takes action on all skilled trade calls.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Operates, maintains, repairs and installs machinery, plumbing fixtures, simple HVAC/R controls, as well as varied tasks including painting, carpentry and electric.
- Responds to trouble calls and requests, within the facilities, using hand tools, power tools, analyzing equipment and testing requirements.
- Performs routine building maintenance and inspections on mechanical equipment and related facility systems.
- Performs routine building maintenance and inspections on plumbing, electrical, HVAC/R and related facility systems.
- Performs routine building maintenance and inspections in the areas of carpentry, painting and general repair.
- Prepares, maintains and submits to the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction requisitions for materials, work orders, required records and reports, pertaining to facility equipment/systems.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
1700
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
21.760
Annual Mid Range Salary
22.260
Annual Maximum Salary
22.930
Standard Hours
40.00
Union Description
IUOE, Local 68
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
PERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Technical school diploma or an equivalent level of knowledge.
- Two (2) years of experience in the fields of electrical plumbing, HVAC/R, carpentry, painting and/or general maintenance in an industrial, education and/or healthcare setting.
Certifications/Licenses
- Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to perform minor repair to all skilled trades including mechanical equipment/system, HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm system.
Preferred Qualifications
- New Jersey Black seal Engineer’s License.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment in excess of fifty (50) pounds, performing work on roof, scaffolds and ladders.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
21ST2103
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
State
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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.
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