M&B-2026-1H Building Maintenance Worker (Hourly)
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Part-time
On-site
Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Skilled Trades
Open to: General Public
Work Week: 3-5 days per week (Up to 900 hours maximum per fiscal year)
Hourly Rate: $18.00 per hour
Opening Date: March 6, 2026
Closing Date: March 27, 2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Management and Budget
Health, Safety & 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 direction of a Crew Supervisor, M/W Building Maintenance Workers or other supervisor in a state department, institution, or agency, may be assigned to work with mechanics, carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and steam fitters in the trades as a helper; cleans and maintains offices, furniture, building, and grounds, and makes minor repairs; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Employees are assigned to warehouse duties consisting of archiving & retrieving boxed files. Employees are responsible for the inputting of information concerning new archives and updating box locations. Employees also pull boxed files specific to OPRA requests. These requests are on average of 70 to 100 boxes per day along with daily emergency OPRA box pulls. Employees assist our full time staff at the warehouses to help ensure that requests are completed within the 4 hour retrieval deadline. May require occasional driving of a state-owned vehicle.
Requirements
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.
Employee Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
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 CSC 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 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.
Work Week: 3-5 days per week (Up to 900 hours maximum per fiscal year)
Hourly Rate: $18.00 per hour
Opening Date: March 6, 2026
Closing Date: March 27, 2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Management and Budget
Health, Safety & 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 direction of a Crew Supervisor, M/W Building Maintenance Workers or other supervisor in a state department, institution, or agency, may be assigned to work with mechanics, carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and steam fitters in the trades as a helper; cleans and maintains offices, furniture, building, and grounds, and makes minor repairs; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Employees are assigned to warehouse duties consisting of archiving & retrieving boxed files. Employees are responsible for the inputting of information concerning new archives and updating box locations. Employees also pull boxed files specific to OPRA requests. These requests are on average of 70 to 100 boxes per day along with daily emergency OPRA box pulls. Employees assist our full time staff at the warehouses to help ensure that requests are completed within the 4 hour retrieval deadline. May require occasional driving of a state-owned vehicle.
Requirements
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.
Employee Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
- Earned Sick Time*
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 CSC 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 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.
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.