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The Institute for Advanced Study welcomes résumés and applications for any of our posted positions. When applying for a position, please specify the position for which you are applying; we cannot accept or retain unsolicited and non-specified résumés and applications. In addition, please be advised that due to the small size of our staff and the typically large number of résumés we receive for each opening, we are unable to respond to all applicants.

Résumés can be submitted by e-mail to the designated mailbox, by fax to 609-951-4468 or by mail to Human Resources, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540.
The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

POSITIONS  AVAILABLE

Public Safety Officer - Full-time 

 Maintenance Mechanic

JOB TITLE:                 Public Safety Officer - Full-time                                

SUPERVISOR:            Administrative Services Manager 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Patrol specified campus and housing areas, checking in at key sites across campus, insuring that the campus and housing environments are secure. 
  • Check temperature and humidity gauges and other monitoring devices in specified areas and notify designated personnel in case of emergency. 
  • Assist any IAS member locked out of office or apartment.  Respond to visitor inquiries. 
  • Question unknown individuals who are not affiliated with IAS. 
  • Respond to emergency calls occurring on IAS property, calling in local emergency personnel when appropriate. 
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
 MINIMUM AND PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Ability to walk one mile in 45 minutes or less (including stairs) in all weather conditions required. 
  • Valid driver’s license required. 
  • Criminal history will invalidate application. 
  • Clear communication skills required.  Ability to read and understand instructions and to speak clearly required. 
  • Ability to deal courteously with diverse community required. 
  • Prior experience in a similar position and knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR preferred. 
  • Basic working computer knowledge required. 

Public Safety Officers work weekday nights and provide 24 hour coverage on weekends and holidays.  The full time position averages 39.75 hours per week with a rotating schedule of 7 hour, 8 hour and 12 hour shifts.  Résumés can be submitted by e-mail to hr@ias.edu, by fax to 609-951-4468 or by mail to Human Resources, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540.

 

JOB TITLE:                 Maintenance Mechanic 

SUPERVISOR:            Maintenance Supervisor 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Move tables, chairs, equipment and other items as needed throughout the year for activities on campus.
  • Repair doors, locks, hinges, windows, screens, and other items.  Will also make keys and install locks and perform minor patching, glazing and caulking.
  • Maintain walk areas by sweeping, using snow and leaf blowers, and shoveling snow and ice with shovels and tractors.
  • Repair and replace lighting fixtures, outlets, fuses, plugs, cords, breakers and appliances.  May operate minor electrical testing equipment. 
  • May perform custodial work as required.
  • May perform trash pick up as required to fill in for regularly assigned person.
  • Perform other tasks as directed by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least one year of prior experience in maintenance work developing diverse maintenance skills required.
  • Ability to perform basic repair work required.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds required.
  • Ability to take direction as well as work independently and cooperatively required. 
  • Hold a valid driver’s license acceptable in the State of New Jersey.
  • Ability to twist, bend, climb ladders, and work from ladders and scaffolding. 

Résumés can be submitted by e-mail to hr@ias.edu, by fax to 609-951-4468 or by mail to Human Resources, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540.


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