Jobs & Employment
Fairfield has a remarkably large employment footprint for a township of its population. Route 46, Interstate 80, office and industrial parks, distribution facilities, manufacturers, local government, schools, hospitality and Essex County Airport support a broad mix of employment sectors.
Working in Fairfield
Fairfield differs from many small suburban communities because a significant portion of the township is dedicated to business and employment uses. U.S. Route 46 and the surrounding office, commercial and industrial districts attract workers from throughout Essex, Morris, Passaic and Bergen counties.
Fairfield Employment Sectors
These categories describe the kinds of employment supported by Fairfield's existing commercial, industrial and public-service base. They are employment sectors—not claims that a particular position is currently open.
Administrative support, accounting, customer service, sales support, human resources, operations and office management.
IT support, software and systems work, technical services, telecommunications and technology-related business support.
Production, machine operation, fabrication, quality control, packaging, maintenance and plant operations.
Receiving, shipping, inventory, warehouse operations, logistics, fulfillment and material handling.
Automotive service, repair, parts, fleet operations, towing, commercial vehicles and transportation support.
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, equipment maintenance, building services and related trades.
Essex County Airport supports aviation-related activity including aircraft operations, maintenance, flight services and airport-support businesses.
Route 46 and local commercial areas support retail sales, service, front-desk and customer-facing positions.
Restaurants, hotels, food service, housekeeping, events and other hospitality-related employment.
Medical offices, therapy, wellness, dental, senior services and other community-based healthcare support.
Teaching, classroom support, administration, facilities, transportation and other school-district positions.
Municipal administration, public works, water and sewer operations, recreation, public safety and other township services.
Public-Sector & Education Careers
Fairfield-area public employers maintain their own official employment pages. These are preferable to copying time-sensitive openings into a static NJTGO page because vacancies and deadlines can change quickly.
Job-Seeker & Workforce Resources
Residents and job seekers can also use public workforce programs serving Essex County and New Jersey.
For Fairfield Employers
NJTGO can eventually make this page a hyperlocal employment board connecting Fairfield employers with residents and job seekers already researching the township.
Employer name, position title, Fairfield location, employment type, concise description and application instructions can be added when verified.
Enhanced placement can provide greater visibility for employers actively recruiting in Fairfield.
Employers can also connect their hiring presence with Fairfield's NJTGO Business & Shopping directory.
Contact NJTGO about adding or promoting a verified local opportunity.
Employment Advertising Options
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Page refreshed August 2026. NJTGO.com does not guarantee that an external employer or government page currently has openings. Job availability, deadlines, pay and qualifications should always be verified with the hiring organization.