What are the responsibilities and job description for the Repairer 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:
Repairer
SALARY RANGE:
$40,661.17 - $58,528.87
POSTING NO.:
384-25
ISSUE DATE:
10/31/2025
CLOSING DATE:
11/28/2025
LOCATION: New Jersey State Prison, Maintenance Unit – Trenton, NJ CLASS OF SERVICE: Non-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 Foreman, M/W or other supervisor in a State Department, institution, or agency, assists the craftsmen and/or
independently performs basic maintenance, construction, repair, or mechanical adjustment work involved in varied types of
buildings, building facilities and/or building utilities, and highway and bridge construction; does other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in work involving the inspection, repair, and general maintenance of household, office,
and other equipment, fixtures, fittings, appliances, machinery, furnishings, and buildings.
LICENSE: 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. Appointees may be required to possess a valid
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicles being operated.
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
SAME PROGRAM INFORMATION
The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified
positions through a fast track hiring process. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program,
visit the CSC Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: SAME@csc.nj.gov or please click here. If you have
any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement. If you are applying under the NJ
“SAME” program, your supporting documents must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.
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 : $40,661 - $58,529