Communications Technician Trainee 1 Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

Communications Technician Trainee 1 New Jersey Office of Legislative Services 145 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608

Office of Legislative Services Notice of Vacancy Title:

Communications Technician Trainee 1

Location:

Office of Legislative Services Information Technology Unit State House Annex West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey Annual Salary:

$55,000.00 The Office of Legislative Services (OLS) is an agency of the New Jersey Legislature established by law to provide professional, nonpartisan staff support services to the Legislature including its officers, members, committees and commissions. OLS operates under the authority of the Legislative Services Commission, a 16-member bipartisan panel with equal representation from each House of the Legislature. The goal of OLS is to facilitate the work of the New Jersey Legislature and to enable and promote public understanding of the legislative process. As nonpartisan employees of the Legislature, OLS staff are prohibited from engaging in political activity or taking a public position with regard to any matter before the Legislature.

Description:

Under the close supervision of the Group Leader, position is responsible for learning to identify and resolve basic telecommunications devices’ functionality issues for the Legislature.

Duties include:

performing basic telecommunications system installations and repairs following design or installation basic telecommunications system installations and repairs following design or installation specifications; moving, configuring, or testing related equipment and other products, including the proper installation of cables; referring non-basic problems or defective products to the appropriate staff member, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma Experience:

None.

Driver’s License:

Possession of a valid New Jersey driver’s license is required, as the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of this position.

Lifting Requirement:

Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds in a safe and effective manner is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to occasionally work extended and/or modified hours to meet the needs of the Legislature.

Residency Law:

Pursuant to the “New Jersey First Act,” all persons newly hired by the Office of Legislative Services, unless exempted by the law, shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. New Jersey State employees hired prior to September 1, 2011 who transfer from another State of New Jersey appointing authority without a break in service greater than seven days but who reside outside the State of New Jersey are not required to change their principal residence to New Jersey in order to comply with the Act.

Authorization to work:

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The Office of Legislative Services does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Pay Transparency:

The starting salary for this position is $55,000.00. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental, and prescription coverage; Public Employees’ Retirement System pension program; Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; leave program which includes vacation, sick, and administrative leave; 13 paid State holidays; voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT); Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Commuter TaxSave; NJBest 529 College Savings Plan; and Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans. For additional information on State benefits please visit: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/pensions/.

Please respond by:

June 24, 2025

Date Posted:

June 10, 2025 The Office of Legislative Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person