Repairer-Housing Repair Shop

State Title: Repairer | Bargaining Unit: IFPTE | Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday 7:30 am–4:00 pm

About the Role

Founded in 1855, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Housing Repair, the Repairer is responsible for the general maintenance and repair work of residential buildings on campus, including office equipment and furnishings.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of water, drainage waste, toilet bowls, wash basins, urinals, radiators, and other basic plumbing, appliance, and machinery repairs; assist trades as needed.
• Paint wood, metal, brick, and cement walls, floors, and ceilings (interior and exterior); perform basic repairs of cabinets, desks, chairs, and other furnishings and equipment; repair and maintain buildings, office furniture, screens, storm sashes, frames, windows, ceilings, partitions, and other carpentry work; assist trades as needed.
• Conduct basic repairs and maintenance of walls, ceilings, interior and exterior brickwork, tile floors, drains, cement and concrete floors, and other masonry, plastering, and stone work including mixing, placing, and finishing concrete; repair or replace VCT floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and stair treads.
• Repair, adjust, or replace door closers and hardware; assist trades as needed.
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain cables, wiring, motors, pumps, refrigerators, radios, and other electrical equipment, telephone lines, and appliances; maintain, repair, or replace lighting components, ballasts, lamps, lenses, and fixtures.
• Repair and maintain copper leaders and gutters, roof drains, flashing, and weatherproofing products.
• Perform basic repairs to kitchen pots, steamers, cans, pails, and other kitchen equipment, ventilators, air ducts, and lighting.
• Report all observed repair needs to supervisor in a timely fashion; independently make repairs when possible.
• Obtain, store, safeguard, and properly use equipment, materials, supplies, and tools.
• Learn and utilize various 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.
• Maintain a positive relationship with members of the campus community.
• Receive work orders from Supervisor outlining work, time frame, and methods; receive minimal callbacks from clients; maintain accurate records of equipment used, work completed, and time spent.
• Respond to calls for emergency assistance and overtime (both emergency and scheduled) pursuant to departmental protocol.
• Carry departmental radio at all times to receive calls for services and request assistance.
• Ensure all work areas and shop areas are clean and clear of debris and equipment; complete cleanup prior to end of workday or job assignment.
• Comply with college occupational health, safety, security, and environmental regulations and procedures.
• Attend all required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Possession of a valid driver's license in good standing issued by state of residence.
• 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.
• Knowledge of 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 perform maintenance work using standard tools and equipment including 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.
• Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions; if accommodation would cause undue hardship, applicant may not be eligible.

Pay

Internal salary (current NJ state employees with classified status): Range 11 / $42,084.31 – $60,577.41.

External salary (non-state employees): Range 11 / $42,084.31 – $47,632.24.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Overtime (emergency and scheduled) required per departmental protocol.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, and prescription.
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program.
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program.
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans; group life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee affinity groups.
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.).