JobsUSAFacilities Mechanic
Company : Rutgers University
Location : Piscataway, NJ, 08854
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Installation & Maintenance
Occupation : Mechanic
Job Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Facilities Mechanic
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance
Department
IPO-Facilities Maintenance-NB
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 Facilities Mechanic for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction, performs 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 HV AC/R controls, as well as varied tasks including painting, carpentry, and electrical.
- 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.
- Maintains daily time sheets and information pertaining to work performed and time spent.
- Responds to emergency calls and determines what corrective action must be taken to limit damage to facilities and equipment, and assures the maintenance of a safe environment when assigned to shifts.
- Records in accordance with standards all activity and provides notice to immediate and/or covering the Supervisor, Maintenance, and Construction of any situations that disrupt operations and/or compromise safety.
- Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS 's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Salary Details
Minimum Salary
25.230
Mid Range Salary
25.730
Maximum Salary
26.500
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours
40.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Union Description
IUOE 68
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
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 plus 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.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to perform minor repair to all skilled trades including mechanical equipment/systems, HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm systems.
- A New Jersey Black Seal Engineer's License is preferred.
- Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment in excess of fifty (50) pounds, performing work on roofs, scaffolds, and ladders.
- Working inside and outside on the utilities department equipment. Driving from campus to campus to perform daily maintenance functions.
- Clean Driving Record
25ST1800
Posting Open Date
08/20/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Piscataway (RBHS)
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
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 StatementIt is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
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