What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Engineer Heating and Air Conditioning position at New Jersey Department of Corrections?
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
WHITTLESEY ROAD
P.O. BOX 863
TRENTON, NJ 08625
NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY
TITLE:
Operating Engineer Heating and Air
Conditioning
SALARY RANGE:
$55,225.05 - $80,397.25
POSTING NO.:
388-25
ISSUE DATE:
10/31/2025
CLOSING DATE:
10/30/2026
LOCATION: Bayside State Prison, Power House – Maurice River Twp., NJ CLASS OF SERVICE: Competitive
THIS POSTING IS ONLY OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING:
Current Department of Corrections
employees who are permanent in a competitive
title or a Civil Service Commission-approved
non-competitive title. Subject to current
promotional and hiring restrictions
State employees who are permanent
in a competitive title or a Civil Service
Commission-approved non-competitive title.
Subject to current promotional and hiring
restrictions
Interested individuals who meet the
stated requirements
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under direction of a supervisory officer in a state department, institution, or agency, takes a leading part in the operation,
maintenance, adjustment, and repair of air conditioning and heating systems and auxiliary equipment;
does other related duties.
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in the adjustment, repair, operation, and maintenance of air conditioning and heating
plants and auxiliary equipment.
LICENSE: Applicant will be required to possess an Operating Engineer's License (Blue Seal Minimum) of appropriate grade and type
as issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor.
NOTE: Appointee may be required to possess a valid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification of the appropriate
level, commensurate with type of equipment serviced, issued under the authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Appointee 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 in essential duties of the position.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Residency eligibility in order of precedence: 1. Maurice River Township, 2. Cumberland
County/Cape May County, 3. Salem County.
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.
Salary : $55,225 - $80,397