Repairer

About the role

The Repairer Bargaining Unit is IFPTE. Employment type is 40 hours/Full-time. Internal salary range is $40,661.17 - $58,528.87, and the external salary range is $40,661.17 - $46,021.48.

Responsibilities

• Works independently or as a member of a housing services group in the repair and maintenance of water, drainage waste, toilet bowls, wash basins, and urinals; and radiators, and other types of basic repairs to plumbing, appliances, and machinery.
• Will be required to assist trades wherever needed.
• Works independently or as a member of a housing services group in the painting of wood, metal, brick, and cement walls, floors, and ceilings of the interior and exterior buildings; basic repairs of cabinets, desks, chairs, and other furnishings and equipment;
• Repair and maintenance of buildings, office furniture, screens, storm sashes, frames, windows, ceilings, partitions, and other types of carpentry work. Will be required to assist trades wherever needed.
• Works independently or as a member of a housing services group in the basic repairs and maintenance of walls, ceilings, interior and exterior brickwork, tile floors, drains, cement and concrete floors, and other types of masonry, plastering, and stone work to include mixing, placing, and finishing concrete.
• Must repair or replace VCT floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and stair treads in all areas needed.
• Repair, adjust or replace door closers and hardware. Will be required to assist trades wherever needed.
• Works independently or as a member of a housing services group in the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of cables, wiring, motors, pumps, refrigerators, radios, and other types of electrical equipment, telephone lines, and other types of appliance repairs.
• Maintains, repair or replace lighting components, ballasts, lamps, lenses, and fixtures as needed; Repairs and maintenance of copper leaders and gutters, roof drains, including the operations of flashing, and weatherproofing products.
• Responsible for basic repairs to kitchen pots, steamers, cans, pails, and other kitchen and ventilators, air ducts, and lighting.
• Reports all observed repair needs to supervisor in a timely fashion. Independently makes repairs when possible.
• Obtains, stores, safeguards, and properly uses equipment, materials, supplies, and tools. Will be required to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the College.
• Tour all areas of responsibility and record items needing repairs so work orders are generated timely and accurately.
• Maintains a positive relationship with members of the campus community.
• Receives work orders from Supervisor, which outlines the work to be done, in what time frame, and methods to be used in order to accomplish the job according to specific instruction;
• Receives minimal callbacks from clients;
• Maintains accurate records of equipment used, work completed, and time spent.
• Responds to calls for emergency assistance and overtime, both emergency and scheduled, pursuant to departmental protocol.
• Carries departmental radio at all times to receive calls for services and to request assistance.
• Ensures all work areas and shop areas are clean and clear of debris and equipment.
• Ensures that cleanup is completed prior to the end of the workday and/or job assignment.
• Complies with college occupational health, safety, security, and environmental regulations and procedures.
• Attends all required training.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Possession of a valid driver's license in good standing issued by state of residence is required.
• Successful completion of vocational training or apprenticeship program.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in work involving the inspection, repair, and general maintenance of household, office, and other equipment, fixtures, fittings, appliances, machinery, furnishings, and buildings.
• Knowledgeable of the methods and problems involved in inspecting, repairing, constructing, and maintaining buildings, walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, ventilators, window cords, sashes, screens, locks and other equipment.
• Ability to analyze general repair work, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods to complete assigned work;
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions and assignments.
• Ability to efficiently and safely make general repairs and to do maintenance work using standard tools and equipment including, but not limited to, a variety of power tools, and other specialized tools and machinery.
• Ability to work from electronic work order system and/or manual recording.
• Ability to maintain simple records of materials used, work completed, and time spent.

Employment at TCNJ

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

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.