"Senior Repairer"

Job Description

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Crew Supervisor or other Supervisor associated with a specific Facilities Maintenance & Engineering Trade Shop, the Senior Repairer performs a variety of routine basic maintenance and repair tasks involved with carpentry, painting, plumbing, steam fitting, electrical and mechanical; and provides first rate customer service to the University Community.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a team leader or working independently, work in the painting of wood, metal, brick and cement walls, floors, and ceilings of the interior and exterior of buildings; the staining, varnishing and refinishing of cabinets, desks, chairs and other furnishings and equipment; and the painting and repainting of pipes, radiators, tin roofs, and other types of iron work.
• As a team leader or working independently, work in the repair and maintenance of walls, ceilings, interior and exterior brickwork, tile floors, drains, cement and concrete floors, sidewalks, steps, foundations, and other types of masonry, plastering and stone work.
• As a team leader or working independently, work in the repair and maintenance of water, drainage, waste and gas lines; toilet bowls, wash basins, and urinals; and radiators, refrigerators, laundry machines and other types of plumbing and steamfitting fixtures, fittings, appliances and machinery.
• As a team leader or working independently, work in the repair and maintenance of buildings, office furniture, screens, storm sashes, frames, windows, ceilings, partitions, and other types of carpentry work.
• As a team leader or working independently, work in the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of cables, wiring, motor, generators, pumps, refrigerators, radios, sound equipment, telephone line switchboard, oil burners, and other type of electrical equipment, appliance fixtures, machinery, and circuits.
• As a team leader or working independently, work in the repair and maintenance of copper leaders, gutters and slate roofs, including the operations of flashing, papering, cutting and punching prior to the installation of slate; pots, steamers, cans, pails, and other kitchen and dairy equipment; and ventilators, air duct, and weatherproofing equipment.
• As a team leader or working independently, work in the cleaning and repair of boilers, the repairing of locks, and the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, snow plow, and sand spreaders.
• Perform welding and/or brazing operations to repair furniture or equipment.
• Assign work and supervise performance of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and laboring work of a helper.
• Perform duties on all buildings on campus and all exterior features on campus.
• Use work orders and fill in all pertinent information.
• Follow all safety procedures including wearing uniform and appropriate protective personal equipment.
• Ensure that all staff and customers are treated with respect and courtesy.
• All customers to be greeted, questioned as to their needs, advised of any necessary information and thanked for their business in a pleasant manner. Staff is to be treated similarly.
• Utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized management information systems used by the Facilities Maintenance & Engineering.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Two (2) years of experience in work involving the inspection, repair and general maintenance of household, office and other equipment, fixtures, fittings, appliances, machinery, furnishings, and buildings.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of the vehicle rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials and methods.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and in a team.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to read speak and understand English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

PREFERRED:

• Ability to analyze/trouble shoot problems.
• High School Diploma or GED certificate.

NOTE: This is a Civil Service position. As required by the State of New Jersey, in order to be certified to the position and attain permanent status in title, candidates are subject to an examination process and successful completion of a 4-Month Working Test Period. This position is designated as essential. The designation of essential requires employees at these 24/7 facilities to be present due to inclement weather situations. This position requires on campus work and is not a position that allows remote work. SALARY RANGE: O14: $46,295.93 -$67,001.13. NOTE: Salaries for internal candidates are determined by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission’s formula. Salaries for external candidates are determined up to step four, $52,507.49. Salary Range: $46,295.93-$52,507.49 Annually. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/. Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer. Salaries for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions. Department: HVAC Operations. Position Type: Services.