BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER (State)
New Jersey classifies Building Maintenance Worker as non-competitive, which skips the exam-and-list step and turns on whether you meet the minimum requirements.
Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $38,641 to $55,448, and state payroll currently lists about 232 people in the title, most of them at Health and Senior Services.
How to apply
This title is not filled by examination — agencies appoint directly.
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Building Maintenance Worker appears on the State payroll at 7 departments, most of them at Department of Health. It is also used at one independent authority, New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
State departments
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Authority | 3 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 232 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $47,077. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (184)
- Human Services (32)
- Children and Families (6)
- Law and Public Safety (5)
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 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.
Examples of work
Inspects and determines cleaning and maintenance work to be done and materials needed for such work. Sweeps, washes, cleans, and waxes floors, in washing windows and woodwork, and in other work involved in the cleaning of offices, halls, living quarters, cafeterias, classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums, kitchens, lavatories, dormitories, and other units. Dusts, waxes, and polishes, desks, tables, chairs, office equipment, and other furniture. Collects and disposes of waste papers and refuse, sweeps sidewalks, and removes papers, refuse, trash, and weeds from outside grounds. Cleans washrooms, toilets, sinks, and other fixtures in lavatories and kitchens and sees that clean towels, tissues, and soap are available. Rearranges and relocates office furniture, records, and supplies. Dusts and cleans venetian blinds. Cleans, places, and replaces window and door screens. May assist in erecting and dismantling metal and wood scaffolding. May assist in firing boilers. May assist in snow removal. Periodically checks fuel and housekeeping supplies. Collects, counts, and sorts laundry. Sees that doors are kept locked at the end of the work day. Washes blackboards. Sees that damaged appliances, equipment, and supplies are reported and/or replaced. Oils, greases, and does other work involved in maintenance of fans, vibrators, and deep therapy, infrared, and ultraviolet lamps. Replaces electric light bulbs and fuses. Repairs locks, window cords, venetian blinds, faucets, and other equipment. Paints walls, woodwork, and ceilings. Obtains, stores, safeguards, records, and properly uses department equipment, materials, and supplies. Makes simple reports. Keeps records. 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 system used by the agency, office, or related units.
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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of problems and methods of inspecting and determining the cleaning and maintenance work to be done and the materials needed. Knowledge of routines and methods effective in large scale cleaning and maintenance work. Knowledge of problems encountered and materials, tools, and procedures used in washing, waxing, vacuuming, and polishing tile, cement, linoleum, and other floors and woodwork, furniture, and fixtures. Knowledge of proper use and minor adjustment of sweepers, vacuum cleaners, floor waxers and polishers, and other equipment. Knowledge of general safety precautions to be observed. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions, and to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations. Ability to work harmoniously with associates, superior officials, and with patients as well as members of the general public. Ability to clean and wash windows, venetian blinds, blackboards, and floors, to dust desks, chairs, tables, and other furniture, to wax and polish floors, to clean and wash toilets, sinks, and other lavatory fixtures, and to do other work involved in the cleaning of offices, halls, living quarters, cafeterias, classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lavatories, and other buildings. Ability to keep an assigned building, ward, units, or area in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition. Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, and properly use equipment materials and supplies. Ability to observe safety precautions and to recognize and report potentially hazardous conditions. Ability to make simple reports. Ability to keep records. Ability 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, and 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.
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.