General Maintenance Worker jobs in Trenton, NJ

For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.

Our portfolio of trusted measures include TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.

With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.

Interface with all shops within Facilities Services and other ETS departments in order to meet maintenance, relocation and construction schedules.

Replace light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, ballast and reset circuit breakers. Assist electricians by performing limited maintenance and construction tasks as needed.

Assist the carpentry shop by performing limited carpentry and construction tasks such as construct, alter, repair and install masonry and sheetrock walls, partitions, doors, and ceilings, including movable walls and partition systems.

Assist the paint shop, as needed, with interior painting by properly preparing surfaces, spackling dry wall, caulking and applying undercoats and finish coats of paint.

Assist PHVAC operators/mechanics, as needed, by performing limited maintenance and construction tasks such as setting thermostats, starting and stopping related equipment, and doing minor plumbing repairing, checking sprinkler systems and alarms.

Assist in grounds maintenance by mowing grass, trimming edging and policing the grounds and parking areas.

Perform snow removal activities such as directed by grounds crew chief.

Move and arrange furniture and other office equipment during office relocations and reorganizations using floor plans and blueprints for correct placement. Set up conference rooms.

Install and remove blackboards, bulletin boards, name tags, room numbers, special decorations, art exhibits, pictures, blinds and drapes during decorating, exhibiting and relocations.

Construct, repair and install movable partitions, office furniture or work stations in order to create and maintain offices.

Drive ETS vans and/or trucks as needed for building maintenance, relocations, reorganizations and deliveries of furniture, equipment and supplies. Inspect automotive vehicles to ensure safe and efficient operating conditions.

Repair and adjust office furniture, lavatory dispensers and fixtures, furniture locks and file drawers for correct operation by using hand tools.

Repair and install carpeting, floor tile and baseboards.

Service washrooms in order to maintain correct levels or paper supplies, hand soap and sanitary napkins on a daily basis and as needed.

Operate a variety of hand tools and portable power tools. Assemble and dismantle scaffolding, ladders and other devices in a secure and safe manner.

Perform assigned projects or tasks that may require working in or under unpleasant or hazardous conditions.

Includes confined spaces, use of ladders, flooding, odors, heat, cold, mud, rain, snow and lifting up to 50 pounds.

May require overtime in order to meet maintenance schedules or emergency situations. All snow personnel are on “on-call” status during the snow season.

Respond to routine and emergency situations and communicate with ETS staff. Determine malfunction and formulate a course of action, which may include either adjust/repair or call for mechanical or operational assistance.

Make signs, room numbers and name plates by use of the engraving machine and other mechanical methods.

Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function.
Experience and Skills:

A High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

A valid driver's license is required.

Three years in general maintenance and construction including commercial painting and basic electrical and carpentry experience is necessary.

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ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
• Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
• Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
• Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
• Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
• Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
• How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
• Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.
From: Educational Testing Service