General Maintenance Mechanic

General Maintenance Mechanic

Job No: 497402

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Staff

Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs in selected buildings. The majority of the work will be with the electrical and plumbing systems but the mechanic must be proficient in general technique of all common trades.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Repairs and replaces sinks, showers, urinals, commodes, pumps,valves, domestic tanks and lines, and vents. Unclogs blocked fixtures, traps, and lines.

Repairs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and fixtures using hand tools and testing equipment. Inspects and test slighting and power circuits. Re-lamps fixtures, replaces lens covers, replaces ballasts, and repairs outlets.

Repairs minor problems with windows, doors, screens, and furniture.

Replaces door peep holes and window balancers. Mounts clocks,bulletin boards, pictures, and plaques. Replaces ceiling tiles.

Repairs walls and paints as needed.

Performs repair and troubleshooting of window A/C units, heatpumps, air compressors, and fan coil units. Replaces air filters,cleans units, drains and bleeds lines. Removes, recycles, and replaces refrigerant from small air conditioning units.

Performs all work with adherence to safety procedures. Inspectscompleted work and ensures that work conforms with requirements oflocal building and safety codes.

Performs all work through an automated work order system and then documents the hours and material expended. Reports all deficiencies beyond his responsibility on work orders for other trades.

Routinely lifts material weighing more than 20 pounds. Works off ladders and scaffolding frequently.

Keeps building manager informed of all major jobs, any delays onmajor tasks, and any shutdown of utilities. Determines requirements, orders, and picks up materials and supplies from the warehouse.

Retrieves lost articles from elevator shafts, sink drains, and commodes.

Sweeps, vacuums, and cleans up work areas after completion of job.

Maintains tools so they are clean, operable, and properly stored.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma of GED.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in building maintenance or construction.

Local 68 Apprenticeship Graduate or attendee

Has knowledge of all common trades and can apply this to maintenance and repair.

Communicates effectively (both orally and in writing) with students and staff

Desired

Qualifications:

Proactive maintenance background

Attention to detail

Licenses and Certificates:

Must Possess Type I CFC certificate within 6 months of hire.

Possess valid NJ driver's license

Salary Range:

43.04 per hour

Exempt/Nonexempt: Nonexempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

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Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey,14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home toabout 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives.

Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect

Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution ofhigher education.

Advertised: 12 August 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Final date to receive applications: 19 August 2026 Eastern Daylight Time