Maintenance Engineer Jobs in New Jersey
Maintenance engineer jobs in New Jersey are consistently active, with strong demand across the pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing, food production, and commercial real estate sectors at every level from entry-level technician to senior reliability engineer. The heaviest hiring concentrations are in Newark, Trenton, and the Edison-Woodbridge corridor, where major employers like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Prologis maintain large facilities requiring dedicated maintenance teams. The most in-demand specialties right now are predictive maintenance, HVAC systems, and electrical/PLC troubleshooting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Maintenance Engineer - Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Plumbing & Electrical
What we do
At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey…. Applegreen USA operates over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience, comfort, retail, and an extensive range of delicious food options such as Auntie Anne’s, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Pret, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more.
- We have a great team of people to work with! We place great importance on fostering positive relationships between team members and supervisors and encourage open communication and collaboration.
- As part of our commitment to ensuring successful job performance, we provide Maintenance Engineers with a maintenance vehicle and a cell phone. This enables them to travel to the Travel Plazas they support.
Come join our team!
https://www.applegreenstores.com/us/
Our Core Values
Our Core Values are what we stand for. They guide and motivate our attitudes and behaviors to our customers, our suppliers, our business partners, and each other.
- Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do.
- We value and develop our people.
- We are driven by pace, passion and performance.
- We seek opportunities and embrace change.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401 (k) with Company Match
- Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand
- Education Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Maintenance Van for work-related travel
- Company cell phone
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- Other Voluntary Benefits
- Meal Discount
- Pet Insurance
- And an AMAZING team of people to work with!
What You’ll Do
Our company is experiencing rapid growth, and we need a highly skilled hands-on Maintenance Engineer responsible for performing general maintenance and commercial kitchen equipment repair for Travel Plazas in Delaware and New Jersey, supporting multiple sites and ensuring the Plaza’s equipment is operating and being maintained cost-effectively Inspect, diagnose, and perform repairs and maintenance on all food service equipment.
- Maintain small appliances, kitchen equipment, and minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs.
- Ensure that all equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Coordinate repairs within approved budgetary guidelines.
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and records.
- Travel to various Travel Plazas in Delware/New Jersey to repair and maintain all facility-related items.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience & Skills
- A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry.
- Experience in repairing commercial kitchen equipment and appliances is required.
- Must be familiar with commercial electrical (single & 3 phase 120,208 voltages)
- Skilled in plumbing (faucet and toilet repair, sink drain fix), painting, repairing and patching drywall, tile installation, and repair.
- Carpentry skills (basic carpentry for repairing cabinets, laminates, countertops, door repairs & adjustments).
- To operate a company vehicle, the applicants MUST be a minimum of 25 years old and have a valid driver's license.
- Ability to bend and twist to perform normal job functions.
- Ability to stand and walk for an extended period of time.
- Ability to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 25 lbs. regularly and 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to perform tasks while on a ladder.
- Ability to maintain balance while working on ladders and uneven surfaces.
- Ability to operate equipment that requires continual and repetitive hand and arm motions.
- Ability to be exposed to various climates heat and cold.
- Ability to work with a computer maintenance management system is required.
- Certificate of completion of courses in above-mentioned trades is recommended but not required.
This is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).
Maintenance Engineer - Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Plumbing & Electrical
What we do
At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey…. Applegreen USA operates over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience, comfort, retail, and an extensive range of delicious food options such as Auntie Anne’s, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Pret, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more.
- We have a great team of people to work with! We place great importance on fostering positive relationships between team members and supervisors and encourage open communication and collaboration.
- As part of our commitment to ensuring successful job performance, we provide Maintenance Engineers with a maintenance vehicle and a cell phone. This enables them to travel to the Travel Plazas they support.
Come join our team!
https://www.applegreenstores.com/us/
Our Core Values
Our Core Values are what we stand for. They guide and motivate our attitudes and behaviors to our customers, our suppliers, our business partners, and each other.
- Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do.
- We value and develop our people.
- We are driven by pace, passion and performance.
- We seek opportunities and embrace change.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401 (k) with Company Match
- Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand
- Education Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Maintenance Van for work-related travel
- Company cell phone
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- Other Voluntary Benefits
- Meal Discount
- Pet Insurance
- And an AMAZING team of people to work with!
What You’ll Do
Our company is experiencing rapid growth, and we need a highly skilled hands-on Maintenance Engineer responsible for performing general maintenance and commercial kitchen equipment repair for Travel Plazas in Delaware and New Jersey, supporting multiple sites and ensuring the Plaza’s equipment is operating and being maintained cost-effectively Inspect, diagnose, and perform repairs and maintenance on all food service equipment.
- Maintain small appliances, kitchen equipment, and minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs.
- Ensure that all equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Coordinate repairs within approved budgetary guidelines.
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and records.
- Travel to various Travel Plazas in Delware/New Jersey to repair and maintain all facility-related items.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience & Skills
- A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry.
- Experience in repairing commercial kitchen equipment and appliances is required.
- Must be familiar with commercial electrical (single & 3 phase 120,208 voltages)
- Skilled in plumbing (faucet and toilet repair, sink drain fix), painting, repairing and patching drywall, tile installation, and repair.
- Carpentry skills (basic carpentry for repairing cabinets, laminates, countertops, door repairs & adjustments).
- To operate a company vehicle, the applicants MUST be a minimum of 25 years old and have a valid driver's license.
- Ability to bend and twist to perform normal job functions.
- Ability to stand and walk for an extended period of time.
- Ability to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 25 lbs. regularly and 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to perform tasks while on a ladder.
- Ability to maintain balance while working on ladders and uneven surfaces.
- Ability to operate equipment that requires continual and repetitive hand and arm motions.
- Ability to be exposed to various climates heat and cold.
- Ability to work with a computer maintenance management system is required.
- Certificate of completion of courses in above-mentioned trades is recommended but not required.
This is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).
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Maintenance Engineer Job Market in New Jersey
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance engineer jobs across New Jersey.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering technology
- Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance in a manufacturing or facilities environment
- Proficiency with PLCs, HVAC systems, or industrial electrical equipment and controls
- Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, or similar maintenance management software
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures required for industrial settings
- Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems under production conditions
Maintenance Engineer Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance engineer in New Jersey?
Most maintenance engineer roles in New Jersey require at minimum an associate degree in a technical field such as mechanical or electrical engineering technology, though many employers prefer a bachelor's degree. New Jersey does not require a state-issued engineering license for maintenance roles that stop short of professional engineering sign-off, but candidates with EPA 608 certification for refrigerant handling and OSHA training hold a clear advantage in pharmaceutical and manufacturing hiring.
Which companies hire maintenance engineers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring maintenance engineers in New Jersey right now include Applegreen, Transcat, and Macy's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, logistics warehouses, and chemical plants means hiring is spread across both large corporations and mid-size contract manufacturers throughout the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most maintenance engineer jobs?
Rahway, Totowa, and Trenton have the most maintenance engineer openings in New Jersey. Newark draws volume from its airport-adjacent logistics hubs and commercial real estate portfolio, Trenton from state government facilities and nearby pharma campuses, and the Edison-Woodbridge area from one of the country's densest clusters of pharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacturing plants along the Route 1 corridor.
Are there remote maintenance engineer jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. Maintenance engineering is predominantly hands-on and site-dependent, so most roles require a physical presence. About 20% of maintenance engineer openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be planning, reliability analysis, or CMMS administration positions rather than frontline maintenance roles.
How can I get hired as a maintenance engineer in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a maintenance technician or facilities assistant role at a New Jersey manufacturing site, where many employers promote internally once you demonstrate mechanical aptitude. Large pharmaceutical employers in the Route 1 corridor frequently run co-op and apprenticeship programs for candidates still completing technical degrees. Earning an EPA 608 certification and completing an OSHA 10-hour card before applying signals job-readiness and moves entry-level applications ahead of the competition.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance engineer jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to maintenance engineer jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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