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5/19/2025 - Maintenance Repairer Department of Public Works & Property Starting Salary: $33,320

Maintenance Repairer
Department of Public Works & Property  
Starting Salary: $33,320


Duties:
Under direction, performs various routine maintenance/repair tasks either singularly or in any combination thereof in the following fields: masonry, plastering, carpentry, painting, plumbing, steam fitting, sheet metal, electrical, glazing, and mechanical; does related work as required. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Knowledge and Abilities:
Moves heavy furniture, supplies and equipment.
Works on ladders, scaffolds and platforms 
Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use equipment, materials, and supplies.
Performs the routine work involved in creating concrete structures, mixes and pours cement and aggregates.
Repairs brick and concrete structures, repairs plastered walls and ceilings.
Prepares and paints interior and exterior surfaces consisting of metal, wood, and masonry.
Performs general plumbing services such as replacing washers and gaskets.
Repairs roof, drains, rainspouts, and so forth, using general sheet metal techniques.
Repairs leaks in pipes and drain clogs.
Performs general electrical maintenance such as replacing light bulbs and fixtures, fuses/breakers, wall plates, and switches.
Performs routine operation checks on blowers, motors, and regulators, and reports malfunctions immediately.
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in performing general maintenance and repair work.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in performing general maintenance. 
Ability to exercise safety precautions in the work area.
Ability to understand, carry out oral and written instructions, maintains records.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems.

License: Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.

Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing that includes drug screening and verification of clean driving record.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to:
Department of Personnel
HR@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov or fax to 856.453.2121
OR complete and online application and upload documents at:
https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs

Open Until Filled

The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing). Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.

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164 W. Broad St., Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: (856) 453-2125