Maintenance Mechanic- Housing

Recruitment/Posting Title Maintenance Mechanic
- Housing

Job Category AFSCME Local 888

Department 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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic
- Housing for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides a wide range of experienced maintenance services in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment under the responsibility of Housing.
• Responsible for maintaining an inventory and submitting supply requests.
• Inspects buildings and reportsneeds or unusual conditions to supervisor.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 15

• Minimum Salary
• Mid Range Salary
• Maximum Salary

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.

• 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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

Union Description AFSCME
- Local 888

Payroll Designation People Soft

Seniority Unit Housing
- New Brunswick

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school/vocational school education or its equivalent plus two years of general maintenance experience, which includes carpentry, plumbing, electricity and mechanics.

• Valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience.
• Will be required to successfully complete the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Shift hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  Mon-Fri 8AM - 4:30PM
• Safe Driving Record

Posting Number 26ST1867

Posting Open Date 10/01/2026

Notice to AFSCME Local 888 union members ONLY :
To submit an internal bid, an application must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 10/9/2026. Although AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City Piscataway

State NJ

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…