Position DetailsnnPosition InformationnnRecruitment/Posting Title Senior Maintenance MechanicnJob Category AFSCME Local 888nDepartment IPO-Facilities Maintenance-NwknOverviewnThe 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.nPosting SummarynRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Maintenance Mechanic for Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The position works independently in a "zone", or as the only Maintenance Mechanic on a particular campus reporting directly to a second level supervisor.Among the key duties of this position are the following:nnMay guide and instruct other staff in the performance of a wide range of mechanical maintenance duties to repair and maintain equipment in good operating condition.nSuch duties may be based on work orders which provide little or no instruction or assistance.nResponsible for estimation of work and procuring appropriate materials for him/herself or the group.nMay guide and instruct craft trainees.nMay perform any duties of the group.nVerifies results of work performed by the outside vendors.nnPosition Status Full TimenHours Per WeeknDaily Work Shift DaynWork ArrangementnFLSA NonexemptnGrade 18nPosition SalarynAnnual Minimum Salary 45489.87nAnnual Mid Range Salary 53670.46nAnnual Maximum Salary 61851.05nStandard Hours 40.00nUnion Description AFSCME - Local 888nPayroll Designation PeopleSoftnBenefitsnRutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to Unit Physical Plant - NewarknTerms of Appointment Staff - 12 monthnPosition Pension Eligibility PERSnQualificationsnnMinimum Education and ExperiencennHigh school/vocational school education or equivalent, plus four years of experience performing mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps such as water distribution, high temp and vacuum pumps.nSuccessful completion of an approved training program or of a certified apprenticeship program in the trade, plus a minimum of two years experience and proven competency performing complex and varied mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps may be substituted for the above experience.nnCertifications/LicensesnnA valid driver's license with two years driving experience is necessary.nMay be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).nWill be required to successfully complete the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.nnRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesnnGood communication skills, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and read and comprehend technical manuals and blueprints.nMust be competent in performing complex and varied mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on these same types of industrial-type motors and pumps (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.).nnPreferred QualificationsnEquipment UtilizednPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentnSpecial ConditionsnnShift hours/Schedule: M-F / 7:00AM - 3:30PMnClean Driving RecordnnPosting DetailsnnPosting Number 24ST1106nPosting Open Date 05/09/2024nSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsnNotice 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, 05/17/2024. Although AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.nRegional Campus Rutgers University-NewarknHome Location Campus Rutgers University-NewarknCity NewarknState NJnLocation DetailsnPre-employment ScreeningsnnAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.nImmunization RequirementsnnUnder Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.nnAffirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementnnIt is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. 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