Maintenance Repairer

Under direction performs a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks involved in masonry, plastering, carpentry, painting, plumbing, steamfitting, sheet metal, electrical, glazing, mechanical, and/or other types of maintenance work.

• Erects simple forms, mixes cement and aggregates, pours same, and does the finishing work involved in concrete structures.
• Patches and repairs brick and concrete structures.
• Repairs damaged plastered walls and ceilings.
• Spackles, and paints interior and exterior metal, wood, and masonry surfaces.
• Repairs plumbing stoppages and repairs leaks in copper, soil, and iron pipe.
• Replaces washers and gaskets and makes general service repairs. Does general sheet metal work involved in repairing roofs, drainboards, and rainspouts.
• Replaces light bulbs, fuses, wall plates, fixture cords, and switches.
• Replaces broken glass and reputes.
• Changes lubricants, refuels, and does light maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Cleans tools and equipment.
• Keeps simple records. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

• Must be able to pass an extensive background check due to the nature of working in a secure, law enforcement environment.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• 1-3 years of experience in general maintenance, construction, or specialized trade preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved in performing general maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to take safety precautions in performing the work.
• Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to maintain simple records.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

• $45,000 - $50,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.