22 skilled trades and maintenance jobs are open in New Jersey, on employers' own career pages, from 14 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Carvana, Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force, Army National Guard Units and Department of the Army, with 9 of the 22. 55 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $54,080 to $80,975, with a median of $78,115. The places with the most are Delanco, NJ (4); McGuire AFB, NJ (4); Lakehurst, NJ (3). A typical posting has been open 17 days.
New Jersey requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through Greenhouse (43%), USAJOBS (36%), Workday (18%), Workable (4%).
Open skilled trades and maintenance jobs
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
East Orange, NJ · Posted Oct 16
Air Conditioning Equipment Operator
$72,051 to $84,178 a yearNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
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Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
East Orange, NJ · Posted Oct 16
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
$72,051 to $84,178 a yearNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Facilities Management Service at the VA New Jersey Medical Center in East Orange, NJ.
Bozzuto
Jersey City, NJ · Posted Oct 15
Maintenance Technician
$54,000 to $54,000 a year31% below the median listed hereNew this week
EquipmentShare
South Plainfield, NJ · Posted Oct 15
Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)
New this week
Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army
Lakehurst, NJ · Posted Oct 14
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
$74,693 to $87,256 a yearNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Greystar
Berkeley Heights, NJ · Posted Oct 14
Maintenance Technician - RT 500
New this week
Carvana
Delanco, NJ · Posted Oct 8
Entry-Level Auto Painter (Day Shift)
Entry level
Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force
McGuire AFB, NJ · Posted Oct 7
HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
$72,294 to $84,461 a yearFederal (USAJOBS)
The primary purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and maintain a variety of types of heavy mobile and automotive equipment.
Elite
North Brunswick Township, NJ · Posted Oct 7
Automotive Technician - Veterans with 3+ Years of Mechanical Experience
Greystar
Weehawken, NJ · Posted Oct 7
Maintenance Technician - Estuary
Kelso Industries
Middlesex, NJ · Posted Oct 2
Commercial Journeyman Plumber
Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force
McGuire AFB, NJ · Posted Oct 1
MAINTENANCE WORKER SUPERVISOR - MCGUIRE
$52,499 to $52,499 a year33% below the median listed hereFederal (USAJOBS)
Carvana
Delanco, NJ · Posted Sep 25
Experienced Auto Mechanic - $6,000 Bonus
Carvana
Manville, NJ · Posted Sep 25
Experienced Automotive Technician (1st Shift)
Carvana
Delanco, NJ · Posted Sep 25
Experienced Automotive Technician - $6,000 Bonus
Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force
McGuire AFB, NJ · Posted Sep 25
ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC
$77,626 to $90,584 a year8% above the median listed hereFederal (USAJOBS)
HD Supply
Posted Sep 17
Senior Maintenance Technician
Responsible for performing senior level (PM) planned maintenance and medium scope technical project execution activities.
Collectors
Jersey City, NJ · Posted Sep 15
Senior Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician
You'll report to the Senior Manager of Operations Engineering and work from our Jersey City, NJ office.
Prologis
Posted Aug 31
Maintenance Technician
Open 50 days
Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army
Cape May, NJ and 8 more places · Posted Aug 27
SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
$66,560 to $85,280 a yearOpen 53 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force
McGuire AFB, NJ · Posted Aug 12
MAINTENANCE WORKER (COMMUNITY CENTER) - MCGUIRE
$42,869 to $42,869 a year45% below the median listed hereOpen 69 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Moorestown, NJ and 60 more places · Posted Oct 2
Build Your Career as a Maintenance Technician
Open 382 days
We’re hiring Maintenance Technicians at all levels (I, II, III, and Lead).
Skilled trades and maintenance jobs by place in New Jersey
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Delanco, NJ | 4 |
| McGuire AFB, NJ | 4 |
| Lakehurst, NJ | 3 |
| Manville, NJ | 3 |
| East Orange, NJ | 2 |
| Jersey City, NJ | 2 |
| Alba, TX | 1 |
| Berkeley Heights, NJ | 1 |
| Cape May, NJ | 1 |
| Middlesex, NJ | 1 |
| North Brunswick Township, NJ | 1 |
| Parsippany, NJ | 1 |
| South Plainfield, NJ | 1 |
| Weehawken, NJ | 1 |
Who is hiring skilled trades and maintenance in New Jersey
| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Carvana | 4 |
| Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force | 3 |
| Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army | 2 |
| Greystar | 2 |
| Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs | 2 |
| Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force | 1 |
| Bozzuto | 1 |
| Collectors | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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How many skilled trades and maintenance jobs are open in New Jersey?
22 on Oct 19, 2026, from 14 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in New Jersey are most skilled trades and maintenance jobs?
Delanco, NJ (4); McGuire AFB, NJ (4); Lakehurst, NJ (3).
Do skilled trades and maintenance jobs in New Jersey pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $78,115; across the US it is $73,934. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does New Jersey require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 10 or more employees (in force 2025-06-01). Source: NJDOL.
How much do skilled trades and maintenance jobs in New Jersey pay?
55 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $78,115 and the middle half runs from $54,080 to $80,975. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. New Jersey requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring skilled trades and maintenance in New Jersey?
The employers with the most openings are Carvana (4), Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force (3), Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army (2). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 17 days, and 11 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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