What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Equipment Specialist position at New Jersey Department of Corrections?
TITLE:
Mechanical Equipment Specialist
SALARY RANGE:
$53,357.54 - $75,246.35
POSTING NO.:
51-25
ISSUE DATE: 1/31/2025
CLOSING DATE: 2/28/2025
LOCATION: Mid State Correctional Facility, Maintenance Unit – Wrightstown, NJ
CLASS OF SERVICE: Competitive
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, agency, or state college, takes a leading part in the mechanical maintenance, adjustment, and repair of heating, air conditioning, and refrigerating systems, and auxiliary equipment, and may operate these systems as required; does other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, maintenance, and operation of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, machinery, diesel generators, and auxiliary equipment including welding, piping, and insulation.
LICENSE: Appointees may be required to possess a valid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification of the appropriate level, commensurate with the type of equipment serviced, issued under the authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Appointees may be required to possess a Boiler Operator’s License (Black Seal) of appropriate grade and type as issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the appropriate grade and type of license, rests with the Appointing Authority.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
BENEFIT(S)*
*Pursuant to the State/Department’s policy, procedures and/or guidelines.
Joining the second largest department in the State of New Jersey offers many benefits to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and leadership of staff members. Statewide benefits include:
· Alternate Work Week available for some positions
· Telework available for some positions
· Deferred Compensation
· Paid Time Off
· 13 State Holidays
· Health and Life Insurance
· Pet Insurance available through certain plans
· Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA)/(HSA)
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
· Up to $250 in rewards for exercising
· Gym membership discounts
· Diversity & Inclusion events
· Workplace security, health and safety
· Incarcerated Person empowerment and rehabilitation
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please include resume and copy of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), certification(s), and/or license(s), if applicable, in your response. Posting title and number must be included in the subject line of your email. All attachments must be sent in PDF or word format only. Additionally, you must provide your email address. To be considered, responses must be postmarked no later than closing date.
Emailed resumes are to be sent only to:
DOC_OHR-Region1@doc.nj.gov
Forward Response To:
Pilar Tortorello
Region 1 Personnel Services
Garden State Correctional Facility
PO Box 11401
Yardville, NJ 08620
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,357.54 - $75,246.35 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you certify that you meet the requirements of the position?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,358 - $75,246
