REPAIRER
Repairer is a state title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
The main requirement is 1 year of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $42,084 to $60,577, and state payroll currently lists about 194 people in the title, led by Health and Senior Services.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Repairer appears on the State payroll at 14 departments, most of them at Department of Health. It is also used at one independent authority, New Jersey Water Supply Authority.
State departments
Showing the largest 8 of 14 departments. All agencies.
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Water Supply Authority | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 194 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $47,808. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (48)
- Human Services (43)
- Military Affairs (27)
- Children and Families (16)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of a Foreman, M/W or other supervisor in a State Department, institution,or agency, assists the craftsmen and/or independently performs basic maintenance, construction, repair,or mechanical adjustment work involved in varied types of buildings, building facilities and/or building utilities, and highway and bridge construction; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Works independently or as a member of a group in the painting of wood, metal, brick, and cement walls, floors, and ceilings of the interior and exterior of buildings; the staining, varnishing and refinishing of cabinets, desks, chairs and other furnishings and equipment; and the painting and repainting of pipes, radiators, tin roofs, and other types of iron work.
- Works independently or as a member of a group in the repair and maintenance of walls, ceilings, interior and exterior brickwork, tile floors, drains, cement and concrete floors, sidewalks, steps, foundations, and other types of masonry, plastering, and stone work to include mixing, placing, and finishing concrete and aligning forms.
- Works independently or as a member of a group in the repair and maintenance of water, drainage, waste and gas lines; toilet bowls, wash basins, and urinals; and radiators, refrigerators, laundry machines, and other types of plumbing and steamfitting fixtures, fittings, appliances, and machinery.
- Works independently or as a member of a group in the repair and maintenance of buildings, office furniture, screens, storm sashes, frames, windows, ceilings, partitions, and other types of carpentry work.
- Works independently or as a member of a group in the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of cables, wiring, motors, generators, pumps, refrigerators, radios, sound equipment, telephone line switchboards, oil burners, and other types of electrical equipment, telephone line switchboards, oil burners, and other types of electrical equipment, appliances, fixtures, machinery, and circuits.
- Works independently or as a member of a group in the repair and maintenance of copper leaders and gutters and slate roofs including the operations of flashing, papering, cutting, and punching prior to installation of slate; pots, steamers, cans, pails, and other kitchen and dairy equipment and ventilators, air ducts, and weatherproofing equipment.
- Works independently or as a member of a group in the cleaning and repair of boilers, the repairing of locks, and the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, snow plows, and sand spreaders.
- In the Department of Transportation, works independently or as a member of a group in constructing and repairing of buildings, bridges, bridge components, and related structures; repairing of bridges and structures on scaffolding at varying heights under different weather conditions; replaces asphalt block, wood block and granite block; installs and repairs fencing and gates.
- Uses pneumatic tools, air compressors, jackhammers; pavement breakers, concrete mixers and excavation equipment.
- Assists in snow removal and ice control work.
- Obtains, stores, safeguards, and properly uses equipment, materials, supplies, and tools.
- Keeps records of work done, materials used, and time spent.
- In the Department of Human Services, may be required to undergo fire training classes.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in work involving the inspection, repair, and general maintenance of household, office, and other equipment, fixtures, fittings, appliances, machinery, furnishings, and buildings.
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.
CDL
Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicles being operated.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of procedures, methods, equipment, and supplies used in the maintenance of buildings, and their fixtures, appliances, furnishings, and fittings.
- Knowledge of the work involved in painting, staining and varnishing varied types of surfaces; in repairing and maintaining cement, concrete, tile, brick, and other floors, ceilings, foundations, sidewalks, and steps, in maintaining and repairing plumbing fixtures, water, drainage, waste and gas lines, radiators, laundry machinery, and other appliances; in doing carpentry work of varied types; in installing, repairing, and maintaining cables, wiring, motors, and varied types of electrical fixtures; in repairing roofs, gutters, dairy and other equipment; and in repairing boilers.
- Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to learn quickly from observation, from oral and written explanations, and from demonstrations.
- Ability to analyze simple maintenance and repair problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods. Ability to work effectively with associates and other employees.
- Ability to do and/or learn to do general institutional maintenance and repair work of varied types under the supervision of a foreman or experienced craftsman.
- Ability to learn to use equipment, tools, materials, and supplies used in painting, roofing, plastering, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and other skilled crafts with care and discrimination.
- Ability to acquire techniques and a degree of skill in institutional maintenance and repair crafts.
- Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, record, and properly use institutional equipment, materials, supplies, and tools.
- Ability to keep simple records.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
- CODES: 10/O11- (40 hrs.) RKR/cah 7/7/93 10/O9- (35 hrs.)
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.