Residents interested in Borough work can use the official employment page and application. Because municipal needs can change between website updates, applicants should confirm whether a specific department is actively hiring.
Wharton Borough · Jobs & Employment
Wharton Jobs & Employment
Wharton has a broader employment base than its compact size suggests. Local jobs span public schools, Borough services, retail, grocery, restaurants, automotive repair, contractors, childcare, healthcare, personal services and precision manufacturing.
Its location beside Interstate 80, Route 15 and U.S. 46 also puts residents immediately next to Picatinny Arsenal and within an easy commute of Dover, Rockaway Township, Roxbury, Randolph, Denville and larger Morris County employment centers.
Wharton has two employment identities.
Inside the borough, Main Street, Route 15, Wharton Mall and Dewey Avenue support local retail, service, trade and industrial work. Immediately north of the borough, Picatinny Arsenal adds a major federal, defense, engineering and technical employment market.
Hiring snapshot · September 1, 2026
The strongest verified public hiring channels today are Wharton Borough Public Schools, Picatinny Arsenal and Morris County government. Wharton Borough also maintains a general municipal employment application even when a role-specific vacancy is not posted.
4+current Wharton school openings individually verified for September 2026
Multiplecurrent Picatinny Arsenal postings on USAJOBS
20+Morris County jobs displayed across current and ongoing postings
3 highwaysI-80, Route 15 and U.S. 46 connect nearby job centers
Public-sector links are provided directly.
Municipal, school, federal, county, state and workforce-development resources are public-service links. Private employers may be named as Wharton employment anchors, but standard free NJTGO job listings do not include commercial application or employer website links. Direct commercial links are an enhanced paid feature.
Wharton Borough government
The Borough maintains an official employment page with a general municipal employment application. During the September 1, 2026 review, NJTGO did not identify a separate role-specific vacancy list on that page.
Municipal operations can include roads, water and sewer, parks, buildings, sanitation and seasonal maintenance work when vacancies arise.
Borough Hall departments periodically require administrative, finance, court, recreation or public-facing support staff as openings occur.
No invented municipal vacancies.
NJTGO does not label a general employment application as an active job posting. Check the Borough directly for the current hiring status of any department.
Wharton Borough Employment
Wharton Borough Public Schools
Wharton Borough Public Schools serves Pre-K through grade 8 at Marie V. Duffy Elementary School and Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School. Several current 2026–27 openings were verified for September 2026.
Related Services · Full Time
Speech-Language Pathologist
Full-time position supporting Pre-K through grade 8 students and affiliated preschool centers. The role includes speech-language services, IEP collaboration, assessment and documentation.
Currently ListedParaprofessional · School Year
Middle School Paraprofessional / Aide
Classroom-support position at Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School. A high-school diploma is required; bilingual candidates are encouraged.
Currently ListedSchool Support · Aide
Copy Room Assistant & Lunch Aide
Support position at Marie V. Duffy Elementary School combining copy-room assistance with lunch-period supervision and general school support.
Currently ListedAthletics · Seasonal
Wrestling Coach
Middle-school coaching position for the November 2026–February 2027 season. CPR/AED and a New Jersey Substitute Teacher Certificate are required.
Currently Listed
School listings change quickly.
The district's own employment page can lag current recruiting activity, so applicants should verify current vacancies through Wharton Borough Public Schools and the employer's latest published notices before applying.
Wharton Public Schools Employment
Wharton Public Schools
Morris Hills Regional School District
Wharton students attend Morris Hills High School in nearby Rockaway through the Morris Hills Regional School District. The regional district is therefore another logical public-school employer for Wharton residents.
Special Education · 2026–27
Special Education Staff Assistant
An anticipated regional opening was posted in late August 2026 to support instruction, classroom organization, student supervision and job-coaching activities.
Recently ListedClerical · Part Time
CST Office Secretary
Part-time Child Study Team office work includes record keeping, phones, filing, supplies and administrative support.
Recently ListedAthletics · Seasonal
Assistant Coaching Positions
The regional district had current late-August postings for assistant baseball coaching positions at Morris Hills and Morris Knolls.
Recently ListedPicatinny Arsenal · federal & defense employment
Picatinny Arsenal sits immediately north of Wharton and is one of the most important employment anchors in the area. Federal hiring spans engineering, maintenance, security, child and youth services, logistics, administration and defense-support work.
Army / Child & Youth Services · Intermittent
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Current Picatinny position supporting Army child and youth programs. Pay varies by entry, skill and target level.
Accepting ApplicationsNJ National Guard · Full Time
Surface Maintenance Mechanic
Heavy-equipment maintenance and repair position involving diagnostics, engines, vehicle systems and readiness inspections. Some postings require or lead to New Jersey National Guard membership.
Accepting ApplicationsNJ National Guard · Full Time
Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector
Inspects heavy-duty mobile equipment and mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems and determines needed repairs.
Accepting ApplicationsArmy Installation Management · Full Time
Police / Law-Enforcement Position
Current direct-hire Army law-enforcement posting includes Picatinny Arsenal among its duty locations and requires the qualifications, physical standards and security eligibility specified in the federal announcement.
Accepting Applications
Federal eligibility varies by announcement.
Some Picatinny jobs are open to the public, while others require National Guard membership, specific federal status, security eligibility, certifications or other hiring-path qualifications. Read the “This job is open to” and “Requirements” sections of each USAJOBS announcement carefully.
Search USAJOBS for Picatinny
Private-sector employment in Wharton
Private-sector openings change daily, so NJTGO focuses on the local sectors and commercial areas most likely to generate recurring hiring rather than presenting stale individual job ads.
Costco, ShopRite, Wharton Mall and the Route 15 commercial cluster support cashier, stocking, pharmacy, food-service, management, maintenance and customer-service work.
Main Street and Route 15 eateries employ cooks, servers, counter staff, delivery workers, bakers, dishwashers and managers.
Independent repair shops and service businesses around Main Street and Dewey Avenue create technician, service-advisor and support opportunities.
Wharton-based HVAC, plumbing, painting, remodeling, landscaping and general-contracting businesses support skilled-trade and helper roles.
Machine shops and light-industrial businesses around Dewey Avenue and Robert Street create machining, production, maintenance and technical work.
Dental, rehabilitation, pharmacy and personal-care businesses support clinical, administrative and customer-service positions.
Local preschool and childcare providers can offer teaching, aide, supervision and administrative work.
Banking, insurance, technology and local offices support clerical, sales, customer-service and specialist roles.
Retail centers, apartment properties, businesses and institutions need cleaning, grounds, maintenance and facilities support.
Private employer links are a paid NJTGO feature.
Standard employment coverage may identify Wharton employers or sectors, but direct commercial career and application links are reserved for enhanced paid placements.
Morris County government
The Morris County job board displayed more than 20 current and ongoing postings during the September 1 review, with opportunities spanning clerical work, planning, information technology, human services, emergency communications and public works.
Information Technology · Full Time
Systems Analyst / Cisco Telecommunications Engineer
County OIT role focused on Cisco Unified Communications Manager plus network and cybersecurity support.
Currently ListedPublic Safety · Full Time
911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Emergency communications position requiring strong judgment, typing, communication and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
OngoingEmergency Medical Services · Per Diem
EMT / Paramedic
Morris County OEM/EMS continues to accept applications from certified and experienced EMTs and paramedics.
OngoingPlanning · Full Time
Planning Aide
County Office of Planning and Preservation opportunity with a September 11, 2026 application deadline.
Currently ListedHuman Services · Full Time
Social / Family Service Worker Trainee
Entry-level social-services opportunity with the Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance.
Currently ListedClerical · Full Time
Clerk 1 — Mosquito Control
Administrative position involving payroll processing, public communication, document review and specialized software.
Currently ListedNearby employment markets
Wharton's central western-Morris location makes several major job centers practical for daily commuting.
Healthcare, transportation, downtown services, schools, public-sector work and NJ Transit access immediately east of Wharton.
Rockaway Townsquare, Mount Hope retail, hotels, healthcare, restaurants and additional Picatinny-related employment.
Route 10/46 retail, schools, municipal jobs, healthcare, trades and industrial employment west of Wharton.
County College of Morris, Morris County One-Stop, healthcare, education and professional services.
Healthcare, downtown services, professional offices, restaurants and NJ Transit access.
One of Morris County's largest corporate, technology, pharmaceutical, hospitality and professional-employment centers.
Job-search, training & career resources
Public workforce resources can help with job searches, resumes, interviewing, training grants, career counseling and skill development.
13 Emery Avenue, Randolph. Offers career counseling, job-search help, resume and interview assistance, training services, public computers and specialized services for veterans, mature workers and other job seekers.
One-Stop Career CentersFree job-search assistance, supportive services and training guidance for unemployed and underemployed adults and eligible youth.
Employment & Training ServicesState job-search tools, career counseling, SkillUp NJ and thousands of free online training courses.
NJ Career ServicesNon-credit career programs, industry credentials, professional development and training in business, computing, manufacturing, healthcare and other fields.
CCM Workforce DevelopmentOfficial federal employment portal for Picatinny Arsenal and other U.S. government positions.
Federal JobsOfficial municipal employment application and Borough contact information.
Borough EmploymentJob-search safety
Confirm that a recruiter represents the organization and that the opening appears through a legitimate employer or public hiring channel.
Be cautious of requests for gift cards, cryptocurrency, equipment purchases, wire transfers or fees as a condition of employment.
Do not provide Social Security, banking or identity-document information before verifying the employer and reaching the appropriate hiring stage.
A common scam sends a check for “equipment” and instructs the applicant to return or forward part of the funds.
Unexpected recruiter messages using unrelated or misspelled domains deserve additional verification.
For Picatinny jobs, verify the announcement directly on USAJOBS and confirm the hiring path, clearance and military-status requirements before submitting personal documents.
Current NJTGO employer listings
No paid Wharton employer job placements are currently displayed.
NJTGO does not invent private job advertisements simply to make the page look active. Verified paid placements can be added as employers participate.
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Local schools, federal employment, retail, trades, manufacturing and nearby Morris County job centers give Wharton residents access to a much larger employment market than the borough's size alone suggests.
Employer Placement & CorrectionsHiring information is time-sensitive. NJTGO reviewed public job sources on September 1, 2026, but employers may close, extend, revise or fill positions without notice. Always verify status, eligibility, compensation, security requirements and application instructions before applying.