Elevator Mechanic Jobs in NJ
Find elevator mechanic and helper jobs in New Jersey state government. View requirements, apprenticeship programs, and salary information for elevator tech
Category: Skilled Trades
Elevator mechanics install, maintain, and repair elevators and escalators in state facilities. These skilled trade positions offer competitive wages and union representation.
Typical Requirements
- Completion of elevator mechanic apprenticeship or equivalent experience
- NJ Elevator Mechanic license
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
- Physical ability to work in confined spaces
Career Progression
- Elevator Mechanic Helper
- → Elevator Mechanic
- → Head Elevator Mechanic
Available Elevator Mechanic positions in New Jersey
New Jersey civil service has 4 elevator mechanic titles.
| Title | Salary range |
|---|---|
| ELEVATOR INSPECTOR | — |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC | — |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC'S HELPER | — |
| ELEVATOR SUBCODE OFFICIAL | — |
Which employers hire elevator mechanic titles
Every one of these 4 titles is a local jurisdiction title, so no state department employs them. The appointing authority is a county, municipality, public library, fire district or school district that has adopted Title 11A, and each one hires, examines and promotes on its own. That is why these titles never appear in the state payroll figures used elsewhere on this site.
That makes the search a different shape. Rather than watching one statewide employer, you are watching whichever local jurisdictions run the title, so begin with the employer. Every confirmed one is listed in the civil service employer directory, and local jurisdiction hiring covers how the local process differs. The state salary schedules do not reach these jobs either: pay comes from local ordinance and local bargaining, so identical titles in neighbouring towns can pay very differently.
About NJ Civil Service Employment
New Jersey civil service positions offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, pension enrollment through PERS or PFRS, and job security through merit-based employment protections. Most positions require passing a competitive examination to be placed on an eligibility list. Promotional opportunities allow advancement through clearly defined career ladders within each job family.
Because every title here is local, the hiring employer is a county, municipality, library, fire district or school district rather than a state department. They work from the same statewide job specifications, so a title means the same thing wherever it is used, but the process and the salary sit with the local employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become an Elevator Mechanic in New Jersey?
To work as an elevator mechanic in NJ civil service, you typically need to: Completion of elevator mechanic apprenticeship or equivalent experience; NJ Elevator Mechanic license; Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. Most positions require passing a civil service examination and placement on an eligibility list.
What is the salary range for Elevator Mechanic positions?
Salary varies by specific position and experience level. Check individual job specifications for current salary ranges.
Are Elevator Mechanic positions available at state and local level?
Availability varies by position. Use the job listings below to see jurisdiction-specific opportunities.
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