Building Maintenance Worker (Hourly) (Trenton)

Open to: General Public

Work Week: (40-hour) Work Week

Hourly Rate: $18-20 per hour (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Opening Date: 7/30/2025

Closing Date: 8/20/2025

Position Length: 9/1/2025 12/31/2025

Existing Vacancies: 2

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Management and Budget

Health Safety and Facility Management

Bureau of Support Services

401 East State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the direction of a supervisory official, performs varied simple and moderately physically strenuous tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining offices, furniture, buildings, and grounds; may assist in making minor repairs to buildings or equipment; does other related duties as required.

Specific to the Position

Assists staff regarding the functions related to modular furniture reconfiguration and the development of space allocation requests as needed within DEP's Programs. Works with other Support Services staff to disassemble existing modular workstations consisting of pedestal file cabinets, 2 drawer & 5 drawer file cabinets, 6' & 9' overhead cabinets & various size modular panels. All furniture components will be removed from the building and placed into dumpsters for permanent disposal. Experience with hand tools is preferred, but training will be provided for the right candidate. This position will be offered on a four-month period (September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025) to assist with the needs and completion of the modular furniture project in the DEP headquarters building.

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 the essential duties of the position.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program, email [email protected], or call Civil Service Commission at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

Veteran's Preference

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit

Residency

All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the New Jersey First Act.

Employee Benefits

TES / Hourly employee benefits include:

• Earned Sick Time*

*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.