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New Jersey Department of Corrections
Operating Engineer Heating and Air Conditioning
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What they do
A HVAC Engineer designs, installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
$83,048 / year median in New Jersey
Job Description
TITLE :
Operating Engineer Heating and Air Conditioning SALARY :
$55,225.05 - $80,397.25 POSTING NO.: 388-25ISSUE DATE:
10/31/2025CLOSING DATE:
10/30/2026LOCATION :
Bayside State Prison, Power House - Maurice River Twp., NJJOB DESCRIPTION
: Under direction of a supervisory officer in a state department, institution, or agency, takes a leading part in the operation, maintenance, adjustment, and repair of air conditioning and heating systems and auxiliary equipment; does other related duties.REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in the adjustment, repair, operation, and maintenance of air conditioning and heating plants and auxiliary equipment.LICENSE:
Applicant will be required to possess an Operating Engineer's License (Blue Seal Minimum) of appropriate grade and type as issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor.NOTE:
Appointee may be required to possess a valid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification of the appropriate level, commensurate with type of equipment serviced, issued under the authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. Appointee 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 in essential duties of the position.RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Residency eligibility in order of precedence: 1. Maurice River Township, 2. Cumberland County/Cape May County, 3. Salem County. BENEFIT(S)- Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures and/or guidelines.
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