Apply at: DOC_OHR-Region2@doc.nj.gov
Description: Operating Engineer Repairer
SALARY RANGE:
$45,874.33 - $66,293.93
POSTING NO.:
251-26
ISSUE DATE: 8/28/2026
CLOSING DATE: 9/29/2026
LOCATION:
East Jersey State Prison, Maintenance Unit – Woodbridge, NJ
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the limited supervision of the Engineer-In-Charge of Maintenance or other supervisory officer in a state agency or
institution, operates and repairs stationary steam and hot water boilers and auxiliary boiler equipment in a low-pressure power or heating plant; performs basic work involved in varied types of building maintenance and repair tasks; does related work as required.
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in general maintenance repair work and work involving the operation of stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment of a power plant or low-pressure heating plant.
LICENSE: Appointees must possess an appropriate Operating Engineer`s license (Blue Seal minimum) of the appropriate grade, issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor.
BENEFIT(S)*
*Pursuant to the State/Department’s policy, procedures and/or guidelines.
Joining the second largest department in the State of New Jersey offers many benefits to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and leadership of staff members. Statewide benefits include:
• Alternate Work Week available for some positions
• Telework available for some positions
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• 13 State Holidays
• Health and Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance available through certain plans
• Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA)/(HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Up to $250 in rewards for exercising
• Gym membership discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion events
• Workplace security, health and safety
• Incarcerated Person empowerment and rehabilitation
SAME PROGRAM INFORMATION
The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, visit the CSC Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: SAME@csc.nj.gov or please click here. If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement. If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please include resume and copy of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), certification(s), and/or license(s), if applicable, in your response. Posting title and number must be included in the subject line of your email. All attachments must be sent in PDF or word format only. Additionally, you must provide your email address. To be considered, responses must be postmarked no later than closing date.
Emailed resumes are to be sent only to:
DOC_OHR-Region2@doc.nj.gov
Forward Response To:
Office of Human Resources
Region 2 Personnel Services
East Jersey State Prison
Lock Bag “R”
Rahway, NJ 07065
Apply at: DOC_OHR-Region2@doc.nj.gov
