Full-Time Maintenance Worker Opportunity Available

SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, performs routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of municipal grounds, buildings, parks and other Town properties, using a variety of machines, tools and equipment. Work includes painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, plastering and glazing, as well as other work as may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plasters and paints interior and exterior walls and trim, using paint and painting tools.
• Performs general carpentry work.
• As assigned, operates snow removal equipment to maintain streets, sidewalks and driveways.
• Assist with repairs or replaces building brick, stone and concrete.
• Maintains and repairs wood parts of buildings, using carpentry tools.
• Replaces worn or damages parts, such as hoses, wiring, and belts, in machines.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years general work experience in related area.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English
• Must have a valid New Jersey driver's license free from motor vehicle convictions for the last three (3) years.
• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices and of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in performing general maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions; to take needed safety precautions in performing the work; to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute and properly use needed equipment, materials and supplies, and to maintain simple records.
• Applicants should be prepared to work a shift schedule which may involve evening/night or weekend work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception. The duties require excellent physical dexterity to be able to fit into confined spaces and trenches, as may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTICE REQUIREMENT: In accordance with certain agreements between the Town of Secaucus and various employee bargaining units, the above job promotional opportunity is hereby posted for a period of not less than five (5) days prior to action by the Town of Secaucus to fill the vacancy. To apply: submit an application and/or resume to ilsirogiannis@secaucus.net or with the Human Resources Department.


Posting Expires: March 13, 2023