HVAC​/Maintenance Mechanic

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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, 5/16/2025. Although AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

HVAC/Maintenance Mechanic

Job Category: AFSCME Local 888

Department:
Facilities Maintenance NB

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 HVAC /Maintenance Mechanic for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The position works independently in a "zone reporting directly to a second-level supervisor." Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• May guide and instruct other staff in the performance of a wide range of refrigeration and air conditioning duties required for all University Housing facilities.
• Provide a wide range of highly skilled refrigeration, air conditioning, and mechanical duties required for the installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of all University Housing facilities HVAC equipment.
• May guide and instruct craft trainees.
• May perform any duties of the group.
• May be assigned to perform general trade duties in other trade areas.

Nonexempt

Grade 18

• Minimum Salary
• Mid Range Salary
• Maximum Salary

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

Full Time

Standard Hours 40.00

Day

Union Description AFSCME - Local 888

People Soft

Facilities Maintenance – New Brunswick

Staff - 12 month

PERS

• High school/vocational school or equivalent plus four years of experience performing repair and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment.
• Successful completion of an approved training course or of a certified apprenticeship program in the craft, plus two years of experience performing repair and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment may be substituted for the above experience.

• Must have proof of certification as required by Section 608 of the Clean Air Act revisions of 1990.
• Valid driver’s license, two years driving experience and successful completion…