Maintenance Mechanic

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Under the direction of a foreperson, performs a wide range of mechanical maintenance duties required to repair University equipment in good operating condition. In the absence of the authorized lead person may assume responsibility for estimation of workforce and materials and coordination of the work of the group. 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; 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.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Requires a 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. Must be competent in performing complex and varied mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.) Successful completion of an approved training program or of a certified apprenticeship program in the trade may be substituted for the above experience. A valid driver's license with two years driving experience is necessary. Will be required to successfully complete the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.