Public Works - Building Maintenance Mechanic Worker II

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the township of east brunswick is accepting applications for a full-time building maintenance mechanic worker ii within the department of public works. Under the general supervision of the building maintenance manager, responsibilities include:

• perform a variety of routine general maintenance and repair tasks that involve, but are not limited to, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, custodial, and hvac systems.
• carpentry work involves the layout, construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance of buildings.
• plumbing work involves the installation and repair of water heaters, toilets, sinks, valves, pipes, leaks, and other facilities.
• electric work involves the installation of electrical piping or wires, lighting ballasts, fixtures, switches, receptacles, outlets, and related parts.
• custodial work includes the cleaning and maintenance of offices, bathrooms, corridors, stairways, windows, floors, equipment, and additional areas.
• transport recycling to the recycling center.
• retrieve and deliver mail and archives as needed.
• record all works completed.

must be willing and able to respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours.

• health insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• flexible spending account
• employee assistance programs
• retirement plans; 457b and pension
• paid time off for vacation, sick leave, personal, and holidays

• knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and custodial work.
• ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use equipment, materials, and supplies.
• ability to install all types of resilient flooring; make safe use of tools and equipment.
• ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with public and private agencies involved.
• ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.

• experience: 3 years plus of related experience in building maintenance activities.
• education: high school diploma and/or equivalent.
• licensing & certification: valid nj driver’s license.

the township reserves the right to hire prior to the closing of the submission of applications. It is the policy of the township of east brunswick to provide equal opportunity in its employment on the basis of merit and fitness and without discrimination because of race, religion, color, sex, political affiliation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, age or military service.

As per the state of new jersey, if you begin your employment on september 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in new jersey. If you do not, you have one year after the date you accept employment to relocate your residence to new jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your employment.