Employment Opportunities

Fire Maintenance Assistant

Department: Public Works
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
To Apply:  Submit resume with salary requirements to: Kevin Sluka, Administrator, 25 West End Avenue, Somerville, New Jersey 08876 or ksluka@somervillenj.org

Description

• The position performs various support roles and assignments, as needed, for the Borough Fire Department under supervision. 
• Duties may include, but not limited to: performing inventory, maintaining records, scheduling inspections, maintaining training records, conduct inspections, assist in the procurement of inventory and supplies, assist in the issuance of equipment, preparation of reports and mapping, assist in obtaining quotations.
• The position assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment and other specialized vehicles and equipment that include, but not limited to: pumpers, ladder trucks, and passenger vehicles used for emergencies, and all equipment commonly used for emergency service response.
  
• The position is a PERS position in a unionized environment under AFSCME.
  

Qualifications:

• Position requires a HS Diploma and a valid NJ Driver’s License with an excellent driving record. Candidates must pass a criminal background check.
  
• The person must be fully qualified to operate fire equipment and in addition must have the physical capability to perform labor work. The employee shall have the ability to operate engines, connect lines and read monitors and hydraulic operational gauges.
• The person must have the ability to skillfully and safely operate fire equipment, read and understand technical materials related to fire apparatus, understand and follow written and oral instructions, maintain reports on equipment.
• Strong mechanical background, familiarity with Edmunds Financial System a plus or willingness to learn. Familiarity with Prime point attendance system or willingness to learn.
• Firefighting experience a plus.

Seasonal Pool Manager

Department: Recreation
Salary: Starting minimum $18-20/hr
To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to kgerndt@somerville.nj.org

Qualifications Include:

• Possession of, or willing to obtain, a Pool Operator Certification and Pool Directors Certification
• CPR and 1st Aid Certification preferred
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Ability to oversee and manage all aspects of operations, including inventory and reporting
  

Duties Include:

• Supervising personnel
• Maintaining records and data, pool chemistry
• Scheduling and implementing policies
  

Seasonal Lifeguard

Department: Recreation
Salary: Starting minimum $16/hr 
To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to kgerndt@somerville.nj.org

Qualifications Include:

• Hold a current lifeguard, CPR and 1st Aid Certification recognized by the State of New Jersey
• Be able to work weekends and evenings
• Be at least 15 years of age and required to pass a background check if over the age of 18.
  

Duties Include:

• Opening and closing responsibilities
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the water
• Provide emergency care and treatment, as required, until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Act quickly and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency
• Present professional and appropriate appearance and attitude at all times and maintain a high standard of customer service. Must wear proper staff attire.

Seasonal Laborer

Department: Public Works
Hours: Temporary - FT & PT
To Apply: Submit the Borough of Somerville Employment Application

Description: This position reports to a supervisor and would regularly work with other personnel. This position includes routine unskilled manual work performing maintenance on public property. Working conditions include outdoor work performed in weather conditions in which the incumbent may be exposed to adverse weather conditions. Indoor work is usually performed under shop conditions in which the incumbent may be subject to some discomfort such as noise, etc.

Qualifications: Candidates for this position must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a valid NJ Driver’s License. The incumbent should possess the ability to learn job tasks through on-the-job training with the ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions, while being able to perform assigned work tasks in a timely fashion, without direct supervision constantly available. Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

Duties Include:

• Perform manual tasks in connection with the maintenance, care, upkeep, repair, marking, and beautification of highways, streets, parking lots and other Borough property such as cutting grass, and grading and rolling of asphalt, gravel, stone and any other material; cleaning, repairing and installation of culverts, catch basins drains and ditches; patching, paving and repair of highways, streets, sidewalks and other Borough property; and general cleaning of roads.
• Sweeps sidewalks and roads; rakes and mows lawns; pick up and haul debris
• Cleans and washes, in connection with the maintenance and operation of the Department of Public Works and related buildings.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; empty/clean cigarette urns
• Replace light bulbs. Wash walls and equipment.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.