State Title: Mechanic Non-Automotive
Bargaining Unit: IFPTE
Employment Type: Full time - 40 hours per week
Internal salary: Range 16 - Steps 1-11 ( $52,308.22 -
$75,954.22)
External salary: Range 16 - Steps 1-4 ( $52,308.32 -
$59,402.09)
The internal salary range is used for applicants who are current
NJ state employees with underlying classified status for
promotional calculations who meet the requirements below. The
external salary range is used for candidates who are not NJ state
employees who meet the requirements below.
About TCNJ
Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and
collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates
and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among
the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small
classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive
living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1
in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a
model for public higher education.
Position Overview:
The Department of Facilities & Administrative Services is a
large operational service organization that provides a broad array
of services to the campus community through the following offices:
Access Control Services, Automotive Services, Building Services,
Energy & Central Utilities, Facilities Operations, Grounds
& Landscape Maintenance Services, Mailing & Receiving
Services, Occupational Safety and Environmental Services and Risk
Management Services.
This position responds to calls on campus relating to mechanical
issues that are normally directed to Plumbers, HVAC Technicians and
Electricians. Performs maintenance and repair including Electrical,
HVAC, and Plumbing systems, as well as other miscellaneous systems
on campus including fire alarms, elevators, and locks, in various
buildings, building facilities and/or building utilities, and other
related duties as required.
Responsibilities:
- Works independently as a first responder or as a member of a
group in performing maintenance and repair including Electrical,
HVAC, and Plumbing systems, as well as other miscellaneous systems
on campus including fire alarms, elevators, and locks, in various
buildings, building facilities and/or building utilities.
Responsible for repairs and maintenance including repairs that
can be made within approximately a 15-minute period. This may
include, but not be limited to: checking a heating system in
response to a temperature complaint, resetting freeze stats,
changing filters, cleaning heating units, responding to a leak,
clearing a drain, unclogging a toilet, providing temporary
solutions to water intrusions, resetting an elevator, helping to
get persons out of a stuck elevator, putting doors back on track,
minor lock repairs, resetting a fire alarm.
Resetting breakers, changing a ballast. Also, this position may
perform preventive maintenance on various equipment as assigned by
the Supervisor.
May respond to calls relating to requests for appliance repairs
for such items as refrigerators, laundry machines, fans and motors,
compressors, generators and pumps.
May be responsible for obtaining, storing, safeguarding, and
properly using equipment, materials, supplies and tools.
Responsible for keeping records of work done, materials used, and
time spent.
Utilize the work order system for all work order related items
using TCNJ owned iPad, including updating work orders, providing
feedback to requestor and/or users, indicating time worked,
materials used, etc.; updating status of work orders including work
in progress, work completed and closing work order when work is
successfully completed.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned by direct
supervisor, supervisor in charge and/or Senior Director of Building
Maintenance.
Required:
- High School Diploma
- Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of
non-automotive equipment which includes the repair and maintenance
of various plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems and other related
systems normally found in commercial building setting and
institutions.
- Possession of a valid driver's license in good standing issued
by state of residence is required.
- Must have knowledge of the procedures, methods, equipment and
supplies used in the maintenance of buildings and their systems,
fixtures, appliances, furnishings, finishes and fittings.
- Must possess excellent organizational, analytical, verbal and
written communications skills. Must have the ability to read,
write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to
perform the duties of this position. Must have the ability to
understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions and
assignments.
- Knowledge of the installation, maintenance and repair of
different types of non-automotive equipment and appliances such as
laundry, laboratory, kitchen and cannery equipment, washers,
dryers, manglers, presses, extractors, sterilizers, ranges, sheet
folders, compressors, hot water generators, fans and motors,
mixers, sprayer and general farm building and grounds maintenance
equipment.
- Ability to analyze mechanical problems, organize assigned
maintenance and repair work, and develop effective work methods.
Must have the ability to analyze maintenance and repair problems
and address them in an appropriate manner and/or to direct others
to perform said repairs.
- Ability to prepare reports of time spent, cost, materials used,
and work completed. Must have the ability to work from plans,
specifications, sketches, and schematics.
Preferred:
- Must be able to walk distances in all weather conditions,
navigate stairs, climb ladders, utilize scaffolding, platforms, or
powered lifts, kneel, negotiate tight spaces, and work in high
spaces. Must be able to work in all kinds of weather conditions,
year-round.
- Must be capable of lifting tools, materials and equipment
commensurate within the functions of this position (up to 50
pounds).
- Must be able to endure limited lighted situations with extreme
temperatures (e. g. non-air-conditioned buildings).
- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate
in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this
position.
- Will have exposure to inclement weather, such as in rain and
snow, as well as both cold and hot weather when working outside or
when traveling from building to building.
- Must work in buildings that may not have elevators to move
materials in and out of the facility, and must rely on stairs to
navigate through building.
- Must be able to work efficiently and effectively in a busy,
fact paced environment.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations
in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the
requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for
the position.
Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of
an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification
of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form
I-9).
Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey
First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public
employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to
obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to
apply or interview should contact
hr@tcnj.edu .
Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a
part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible
full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous
benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement
benefits, including:
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and
prescription plans
- Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings
Program
- Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement
Program
- Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group
life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee affinity groups
- New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet
insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park
tickets, etc.)
- Access to extensive learning opportunities
To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees,
visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to
learn more!
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the New Jersey "SAME" program, your
supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), resume (CV), as well
as the names and contact information for three professional
references by the closing date listed above to:
same@tcnj.edu . For more information on
the SAME program visit their website at:
https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email:
SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC
at: 833-691-0404.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of
interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information
for three professional references. Applications will be considered
until a viable finalist has been found.
The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive
campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all
backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and
talents of all members of our community and strive to create an
environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities
for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals
whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our
institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and
integrity.
