SPFHS-2025-2 Maintenance Worker 1

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is hiring a Maintenance Worker 1 for a 40-hour work week in Hammonton, NJ. Responsibilities include custodial services, repairs, snow removal, and maintenance of park facilities. Applicants need one year of relevant experience and a valid New Jersey driver's license. The position requires weekend and holiday coverage and involves manual labor to maintain state properties.
Open to: General Public
Work Week: 40-hour Work Week
Salary:(O10) $37,640.67 - $52,449.99
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: 04/15/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites
Wharton State Forest
31 Batsto Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037

Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description
Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, improves and maintains the physical condition of state property primarily by performing routine manual work; does other related duties as required.

Specific to Position
The responsibilities of the position include custodial services for patron health and safety, major/minor repairs, snow removal, basic painting, carpentry, roadway and outdoor recreation facilities. Also responsible for the care and maintenance of the infrastructures, grounds and out areas of the park(s) including but not limited to ground maintenance, janitorial services, CBT projects and vehicle/equipment maintenance. State Park Service operations are seven-day year-round operations requiring weekend, holiday and after-hour coverage.

Duties will include the cleaning of restrooms, bathhouses, offices and off-site facilities; maintaining campsites; maintenance of park facilities; planning and making purchases for projects; general maintenance and upkeep of all buildings and grounds; mowing of lawn areas; snow/ice removal; clearing trees and trails; and upkeep of historic structures.

Operation of a state vehicle will require appointee to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

Requirements
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in the maintenance of forests and/or parks or in general maintenance and repair work involving a variety of carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and/or related tasks.

License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator's or Operator's permit in the required categories.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

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 https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

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".

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.

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.