Electrician New Jersey Department of Corrections Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time $52,308.32 - $75,954.22 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Gym membership Loan forgiveness Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Equipment repair Equipment installation Electrical systems installation Electrical equipment corrective maintenance Wiring and circuitry work Equipment inspection Electrical maintenance

Full Job Description TITLE:

Electrician

SALARY RANGE

$52,308.32 - $75,954.22 POSTING NO.: 264-26

ISSUE DATE:

9/18/2026

CLOSING DATE:

10/19/2026

LOCATION:

Northern State Prison, Maintenance Unit - Newark, NJ

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direction, does varied types of work involved in the installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits; does related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits; does related work as required.

NOTE:

Applicants who do not possess the required experience may substitute a current Electrical Contractor license issued bythe New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs for three (3) years of experience.

NOTE:

Appointees may be required to pass a colorblindness test.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Newark residents receive first hiring preference. 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

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:

Forward Response To:

Megan Cardinale Region 8 Personnel Services Northern State Prison 168 Frontage Road Newark, NJ 07114

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$52,308.32 - $75,954.22 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person