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Bernards Township

Public Works Seasonal

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $40,560/yr
Posted: 6 weeks ago
Location: Basking Ridge, NJ (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/21/2026

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$40,664 / year median in New Jersey

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL
(TEMPORARY
POSITION
) Performs manual work varying in nature from unskilled to skilled in all public works related facets including but not limited to areas such as roads, landscaping, buildings and grounds construction, repair and maintenance work. May involve the use of specialized tools, small equipment, mowers in connection with laboring work on occasion. Loads and unloads trucks, lifts and moves materials, supplies, furniture and equipment. Performs other facility maintenance tasks including but not limited to replacing light bulbs, repairing plumbing stoppages, repairing various other building components. Must be able to regularly work in outside weather conditions exposed to heat, cold, wet or humid conditions. Position also assists with snow and ice removal. Frequently work near moving equipment and occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic materials. This is a temporary full-time position, 40 hours/week.
Pay:
$17-$22/hour DOQ.
View complete job posting at:
https://www.bernards.org/government/documents/forms-documents/department-documents/human-resources/employment-opportunities/5416-public-works-seasonal/file
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational-technical school program.
Special Requirements:
A valid NJ driver's license.
CONTACT:
Send resume and cover letter to employment@bernards.org. All resumes will be reviewed and only those applicants chosen to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted. Bernards Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person