Maintenance Mechanic-Housing Rutgers University

  • Rutgers University
  • New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Full Time

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic-Housing for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The position is primarily responsible for the performance of such mechanical maintenance duties as the examination, dismantling, repair, reassembly and maintenance of various types of mechanical/electrical equipment, including refrigeration units, heating systems, air handling machinery, air conditioners, pumps, plumbing and steamfitting equipment, boilers, filters, etc. Inspects, repairs, and/or replaces used and defective parts.

Among the key duties of this position are:
  • Adjusts, lubricates and cleans functional parts.
  • May be required to perform general painting, carpentry, locksmithing, masonry and electrical duties.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and repair duties.
  • Cleans shop and work areas.
  • Detects faulty operation of equipment; reports questionable conditions to supervisor.
  • Conducts inventory of equipment, materials and supplies.
  • May give instruction to craft trainees. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • High school/vocational school education or equivalent plus three years of experience performing mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial type motors and pumps.
  • Successful completion of an approved training program or of a certified apprenticeship program in the trade may be substituted for the above experience.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Special Conditions:

  • Shift hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Clean Driving Record

Posting Number: 25ST0708

Job ID: 490544511
Originally Posted on: 8/24/2025

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