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Overview

The General Maintenance Mechanic position at Seton Hall University involves performing routine maintenance and minor repairs primarily in electrical and plumbing systems, with a focus on various trades. The role is based at the School of Law in Newark, NJ, with additional support required at other university locations.

Responsibilities

  • Repairs and replaces faucets, sinks, urinals, toilets, pumps, valves, water lines, and unclogs sanitary drains.
  • Conducts wall repair and painting, prepares estimates and bills of materials, and orders materials for tasks.
  • Assists with repairs to kitchen equipment.
  • Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, panels, and fixtures using hand tools and electrical testing equipment.
  • Re-lamps lighting fixtures, replaces lens covers, and replaces batteries in smoke detectors.
  • Assists with boiler operation and change over.
  • Repairs and replaces blinds and ceiling tiles.
  • Mounts pictures, bulletin boards, plaques, and clocks.
  • Assists with moving furniture and office contents when required.
  • Cleans up all work areas after task completion.
  • Performs all work with adherence to safety procedures and inspects completed work for compliance with local building and safety codes.
  • Documents work through an automated work order system and reports deficiencies beyond responsibility.
  • Routinely lifts material weighing more than 20 pounds and works off ladders and scaffolding frequently.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or Local 68 Apprenticeship Graduate or attendee.
  • Possess Type I CFC certificate.
  • Possess valid NJ driver's license.
  • Knowledge of all common trades applicable to maintenance and repair.
  • Black Seal License.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan

Additional Information

  • Position mainly located at Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, NJ, with assistance required at Gateway Center and South Orange Campus.
  • During the heating season, the position works from 3 to 11:30 PM M-F and participates in an OT rotation every other weekend from October to May.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
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Pay in context

At roughly $43/hr, this posting sits about 30% above the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey — toward the top of a $28–$39/hr middle band drawn from 102 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 83% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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