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

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.

Positions may be available at state agencies, county governments, municipal governments, or school districts. Local government positions follow the same civil service rules as state positions and use the same job titles and specifications.

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