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Facilities Worker I, II

  • $42,761–$91,221 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

Created in 1902, PVSC is the 5th largest facility of its kind in the United States, directly serving approximately 1.4 million residents in 48 municipalities located in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union Counties. The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC), a publicly-owned wastewater treatment facility located in Newark, New Jersey, is currently seeking Facilities Workers.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewark, NJ
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$42,761–$91,221 Per Year
Company Size501 - 1000
Year Founded1902
HeadquartersNewark, NJ, US
Websitehttps://cta.cadienttalent.com/index.jsp?APPLICATIONNAME=PassaicValleySewerageCommissionKTMDReqExt

Description

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC), a publicly-owned wastewater treatment facility located in Newark, New Jersey, is currently seeking Facilities Workers. Created in 1902, PVSC is the 5th largest facility of its kind in the United States, directly serving approximately 1.4 million residents in 48 municipalities located in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union Counties. The 140-acre plant is designed to treat an average of 330 million gallons per day (“mgd”) of wastewater with an annual average flow of approximately 241 mgd.

 

Position Summary: Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of PVSC buildings by performing a variety of routine cleaning and custodial maintenance duties.  Will also be responsible for performing a variety of manual and unskilled labor in connection with light equipment operations, landscaping and snow removal. 

Job Responsibilities

Experience: 

 

Facilities Worker I – Minimum two (2) years’ experience in basic janitorial service or general landscaping. Experience with light motorized equipment preferred. 

 

Facilities Worker II – Minimum one (1) year of experience in basic janitorial services or general landscaping preferred. 

Qualifications

Requirements: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position and carry out verbal and written instructions. Must have knowledge of the standard methods, tools and equipment used when performing janitorial duties, along with knowledge of the safety precautions that are required when operating equipment.  Must be able to learn the key elements of housekeeping that are critical in maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.  Must be available for emergencies and job assignments on a 24-hour basis. Must qualify for and possess the ability to perform entry into confined spaces while wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as, but not limited to, canister and dust masks as well as SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus).  

 

Physical Demands: Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation to ensure the health and safety of oneself and others are maintained. To perform the essential functions of this position the employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, climb, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs., carry, reach, push, pull, use a keyboard, use tools, have manual dexterity, and work in confined spaces.

 

Working Conditions: Workers are employed in conditions associated with a wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system and will be required to work indoors and outdoors.

 

The expected base pay range for this position is $42,761 to $91,221.  The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, education, training, and formal credentials.  

Benefits

Paid Time-Off, Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, Retirement / Pension Plans, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical, Dental, Vision

About Company

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace.  Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation.  PVSC offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees which includes medical, dental, vision, pension, life insurance, flexible spending account, and 457(b) retirement program, as well as paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal days.  For more information about PVSC, please visit www.nj.gov/pvsc.com.

 

PVSC offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees which includes medical, dental, vision, pension, life insurance, flexible spending account, and 457B retirement program, as well as paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal days for all positions. 

 

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