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Maintenance Worker Jobs in NJ

Find maintenance worker jobs in New Jersey state government. View Building Maintenance Worker, Groundskeeper, and trades positions.

Category: Skilled Trades

Maintenance workers keep state facilities operating through building repairs, grounds maintenance, and custodial services.

Typical Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid NJ driver's license for some positions
  • Knowledge of building maintenance trades
  • Physical ability to perform manual labor

Career Progression

  • Maintenance Worker
  • → Building Maintenance Worker
  • → Senior Maintenance Worker
  • → Head Maintenance Worker
  • → Building Superintendent

Available Maintenance Worker positions in New Jersey

New Jersey civil service has 209 maintenance worker titles, paying from $38,641 at entry level to $179,046 at the top step. The 40 highest-paying are below; see all in search.

TitleSalary range
SUPERVISING ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE$105,267 – $155,359
BUILDING MANAGER$100,498 – $148,187
PROJECT ENGINEER MAINTENANCE$95,955 – $141,386
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE OF MAINTENANCE 1$95,955 – $141,386
COORDINATOR OF PLANT SERVICES AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE$91,628 – $134,900
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 4$91,628 – $134,900
SUPERVISOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION HUMAN SERVICES$87,507 – $128,719
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE OF MAINTENANCE 2$87,507 – $128,719
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 4$87,507 – $128,719
ASSISTANT ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE OF MAINTENANCE 1$79,844 – $117,228
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE OF MAINTENANCE 3$79,844 – $117,228
SUPERVISOR, RADIO MAINTENANCE$79,844 – $117,228
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 3$79,844 – $117,228
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 3$76,287 – $111,856
BUILDING MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN LABOR$72,896 – $106,798
ASSISTANT ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE OF MAINTENANCE 2$72,896 – $106,798
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE OF MAINTENANCE 4$72,896 – $106,798
SUPERVISOR OF BUILDING REPAIRS 2$72,896 – $106,798
SUPERVISOR FOREST FIRE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE$69,668 – $101,951
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 4$69,668 – $101,951
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 2$69,668 – $101,951
SUPERVISOR OF MAINTENANCE SCHOOL OF CONSERVATION$69,668 – $101,951
BUILDING SERVICES COORDINATOR 3$66,592 – $97,354
SUPERVISOR OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE$66,592 – $97,354
PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1$66,592 – $97,354
PARKS AND WILDLIFE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST 4$66,592 – $97,354
ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF BUILDING REPAIRS$66,592 – $97,354
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 2$66,592 – $97,354
ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR, FOREST FIRE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE$63,663 – $92,953
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 3$60,876 – $88,743
BUILDING SERVICES COORDINATOR 3$60,876 – $88,743
BUILDING SERVICES COORDINATOR 2$60,876 – $88,743
CREW SUPERVISOR, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS$60,876 – $88,743
CREW SUPERVISOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS$60,876 – $88,743
PLANNER/SCHEDULER, COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM$60,876 – $88,743
PARKS AND WILDLIFE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST 3$60,876 – $88,743
CREW SUPERVISOR MAINTENANCE PIP$60,876 – $88,743
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 1$60,876 – $88,743
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE OF MAINTENANCE 1$62,090 – $86,932
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 1$58,222 – $84,763

Which employers actually hire maintenance worker titles

State payroll records show 1,826 people in these titles across 20 state agencies, concentrated at Department of Health. This is where the work exists today, not a list of current openings.

Local employers file their payroll separately and are not counted here, so county, municipal and school-district jobs in these titles are additional to the figures above.

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.

These titles show up at the state level and across counties, municipalities, and school districts alike. Local government hiring follows the same civil service rules and the same title specifications as the state does.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a Maintenance Worker in New Jersey?

To work as a maintenance worker in NJ civil service, you typically need to: High school diploma or equivalent; Valid NJ driver's license for some positions; Knowledge of building maintenance trades. Most positions require passing a civil service examination and placement on an eligibility list.

What is the salary range for Maintenance Worker positions?

Maintenance Worker salaries in NJ civil service range from $38,641 at entry level to $179,046 for senior positions. Actual salary depends on the specific title, experience, and step level.

Are Maintenance Worker 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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