Senior Electrician​/Maintenance Mechanic R

Senior Electrician/ Maintenance Mechanic R-18

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 across the State of New Jersey.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Electrician/ Maintenance Mechanic R-18 for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The position works independently in a zone reporting directly to a second level supervisor.

• May guide and instruct other staff in the performance of a wide range of electrical duties required for all university facilities.
• Perform electrical tasks including estimation, procurement of materials, repair and installation of circuits, wiring, fixtures, and controls; sometimes based on work orders with little or no instruction.
• Guide and instruct craft trainees in similar duties.
• May perform general duties in other trade areas.

Grade 18 – Minimum Salary: $48,729.88, Mid‑Range Salary: $57,384.81, Maximum Salary: $66,256.38.

• 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 (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Full Time. 40 hours per week. Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑4:30 pm.

AFSCME – Local 888.

• High‑school or vocational school education or equivalent.

• Qualified journeyman electrician registered with the State of New Jersey, or completion of a US Department of Labor approved apprenticeship program (minimum 3 years) in electrical work.
• Maintain journeyman certification while employed.
• Valid driver's license with at least two years driving experience.
• Successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

• Good communication skills, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, read and comprehend technical manuals and blueprints.
• Competence in performing complex repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and circuitry, including industrial power wiring and switch gear for 480‑volt systems.

• May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.

• Shift hours:
  Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑4:30 pm.
• Clean driving record required.

Posting number: 25ST2541. Posting open date: 12/11/2025.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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.

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