Chester Township · Morris County

Jobs & Employment Guide

Find current municipal hiring, Chester School District opportunities, regional school jobs, seasonal farm work, Morris County openings, career assistance and practical resources for working in and around Chester Township.

Chester Township's employment base reflects its rural-residential character: municipal services, schools, farms and orchards, healthcare and professional offices, contractors and skilled trades, automotive services, child care, recreation, equestrian operations and other local service businesses.

Employment GuideCurrent hiring snapshot
Chester Township jobs
Chester School District
West Morris Regional
Farm & seasonal work
Local employment sectors
Morris County jobs
Career assistance
Commuting
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Township-specific employment guide. Chester Township and Chester Borough share the 07930 mailing area but are separate municipalities. NJTGO keeps their municipal employers and local business sectors separate. The Chester School District serves both municipalities, while West Morris Regional is a separate high-school district serving Chester Township and several neighboring communities.

Current Hiring Snapshot

The examples below were checked on August 29, 2026. Employment changes quickly, so always use the employer's live posting or official hiring page before applying.

Currently Posted Public Works Laborer / Operator — Full Time

Chester Township · Department of Public Works

The Township is currently advertising a full-time Laborer/Operator position with a published salary range of $50,000–$62,000 depending on qualifications. A valid New Jersey CDL Class A or B is required, along with experience in street, parks and building maintenance and snow removal. Construction, electrical or plumbing experience is listed as a plus.

Currently Displayed Substitute Custodian

Chester School District · Flexible shifts

The district's live employment system lists substitute custodial work at $20 per hour, with flexible shifts and an ASAP start.

Verify Before Applying Paraprofessional — Full Time

Chester School District · Dickerson Elementary School

The district's live postings page still displays a 2026–27 full-time paraprofessional opening, but the published closing date was July 31, 2026. Confirm current status before applying.

Current School-Food Opening General Worker / Cashier — Part Time

Pomptonian Food Services · Chester School District

The district's 2026–27 lunch information currently advertises a part-time food-service General Worker/Cashier position in the Chester area, with nights, weekends, school holidays and summers off.

Fall Seasonal Hiring Hay Wagon Operators, Activity Attendants & Retail Sales

Alstede Farms · Chester Township

Alstede Farms' current careers information lists fall-season openings for hay wagon operators, activity attendants and retail sales associates. The employer highlights flexible scheduling, product discounts and guest-service training.

Multiple Current Openings Morris County Government

Countywide public-sector employment

The County's live jobs page currently shows 21 results across clerical, planning, public safety, EMS, social services, public works and technology.

Closes Sept. 30, 2026 Systems Analyst / Cisco Telecommunications Engineer

Morris County OIT · Full Time

Current County technology opening focused on Cisco Unified Communications, network infrastructure and cybersecurity. Published salary range: $74,932–$81,174.

Ongoing Application 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Morris County · Full Time

Current ongoing County recruitment with a September 2026 starting salary of $56,787. The position requires rotating shifts that can include nights, weekends and holidays.

Current-status rule: A posting can remain searchable after its deadline has passed. NJTGO labels time-sensitive openings carefully and recommends checking the live employer page immediately before submitting an application.

Chester Township Employment Chester School District Jobs Morris County Jobs

Chester Township Municipal Employment

Chester Township employs staff across public works, administration, finance, tax, construction, zoning, health, recreation, public safety and other municipal functions. The Township maintains an official employment page and downloadable employment application.

Public WorksRoad and drainage maintenance, snow removal, parks, municipal buildings, equipment operation and general infrastructure work are core Township DPW functions.

Administration & FinanceMunicipal government can create administrative, clerical, finance, tax, customer-service and records positions as vacancies occur.

Construction & Land UseZoning, construction, engineering support, property review and related municipal services can require technical, licensed or administrative staff.

RecreationPrograms, camps and community activities create seasonal and part-time staffing needs in addition to full-time recreation administration.

Police & Public SafetyChester Police serves both Chester Township and Chester Borough. Police hiring follows municipal and New Jersey training, certification and appointment requirements.

Employment ApplicationThe Township maintains a general employment application through its official forms section for positions that require municipal submission.

Township Employment Page

Chester School District Jobs

The shared K–8 Chester School District serves Chester Township and Chester Borough. Dickerson Elementary, Bragg Elementary and Black River Middle School are physically located in Chester Township, making the district one of the community's most important local employers.

TeachersElementary, intermediate and middle-school teaching vacancies appear by certification area as staffing needs change.

ParaprofessionalsClassroom and student-support positions can include full-time benefit-eligible jobs.

CustodialThe district currently maintains substitute custodial recruitment at $20 per hour.

Substitute TeachingThe district provides a dedicated substitute-teaching pathway separate from its regular Frontline openings.

Food ServicePomptonian Food Services recruits separately for cafeteria and school-food positions; a part-time General Worker/Cashier is currently advertised for the Chester area.

Administrative / SupportOffice, transportation, technology, buildings-and-grounds and other support roles arise as district needs change.

Chester School District Jobs

West Morris Regional High School District

Chester Township students attend West Morris Mendham High School through the West Morris Regional High School District. The regional district maintains its own Human Resources and Job Opportunities system separate from the Chester K–8 district.

Substitute NursesThe district currently lists substitute nurses at $225 per day, with the appropriate New Jersey school-nurse or county substitute-nurse credential.

Substitute TeachersCurrent published rate is $150 per day for applicants meeting the district's certification or college-credit requirements.

Home InstructorsVarious-subject home instructors are listed at $50 per hour, with certification required.

Substitute CustodiansCurrent published rate is $18–$20 per hour.

Substitute School Bus DriversThe district currently lists an entry-level rate of $25 per hour.

Professional & Support StaffTeaching, special education, counseling, technology, facilities, transportation and administrative vacancies are posted through the district's hiring systems.

West Morris Regional Job Opportunities

Farm, Orchard & Seasonal Employment

Agriculture is a genuine part of Chester Township's employment identity. Farms, orchards, farm markets, garden operations and seasonal attractions can create jobs that look very different from conventional retail or office work.

Farm Market & RetailCashier, guest-service, stocking, bakery, produce, ice cream and prepared-food positions can expand during busy harvest and fall weekends.

Seasonal AttractionsHay rides, pick-your-own activities, admission areas, event operations and visitor assistance create short-term seasonal work.

Farm & GroundsPlanting, harvesting, maintenance, equipment, landscaping and property work can support both seasonal and year-round operations.

Weekend Availability MattersFall farm attractions are often busiest on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, so many seasonal employers prioritize weekend flexibility.

Current local example: Alstede Farms is presently advertising fall openings for hay wagon operators, activity attendants and retail sales associates. Standard NJTGO employer references do not include external commercial website links unless provided through an eligible advertising placement.

Summer Recreation Employment

Chester Township's Summer Recreation Day Camp is a recurring seasonal employer. The 2026 six-week program ran from June 29 through August 7 at Black River Middle School.

Counselor PositionsFor the 2026 program, regular staff positions were available to applicants age 16 and older.

Counselor in TrainingThe Township offered a separate CIT program for qualifying students ages 14–15 who met program-history requirements.

Apply Before SummerBecause camp staffing is arranged well before the program starts, prospective 2027 applicants should begin watching Township Recreation in winter or early spring.

Season CompleteThe 2026 camp has ended; this section is a planning resource for future seasonal employment rather than a claim that summer positions remain open.

Summer Recreation Program

Where Chester Township Jobs Come From

Farms & Farm MarketsProduce, orchards, farm retail, bakery, seasonal attractions, grounds work and agricultural operations are major Township-specific employment categories.

Contractors & Skilled TradesElectrical, excavation, construction, landscaping, septic, property maintenance and specialty trades fit the Township's larger-lot rural environment.

Healthcare & Professional OfficesRoute 24 and other professional-office areas support medical, dental, therapy, counseling, insurance and administrative work.

AutomotiveRepair, service, equipment and vehicle-related businesses create technician, service-writing and customer-service positions.

Child Care & EducationSchools, child-care programs, tutoring, recreation and youth activities create instructional and support roles.

Equestrian & Animal ServicesHorse facilities, riding programs, veterinary-related services and rural animal care can create specialized local work.

Fitness & WellnessPersonal training, wellness, physical therapy and related services add health-oriented employment.

Home & Property ServicesLarge lots, wells, septic systems, wooded properties and private roads support ongoing demand for property-related services.

A business being listed or described on NJTGO does not mean it is currently hiring. Confirm openings directly with the employer.

Morris County Government Jobs

Morris County is a major public employer within commuting distance of Chester Township. As of August 29, 2026, its live job board displays 21 results.

Current Job Types

Recent active postings include Clerk 1, Planning Aide, mosquito-control positions, Social/Family Service Worker Trainee, 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator, EMT/Paramedic and technology roles.

Technology

The current Systems Analyst / Cisco Telecommunications Engineer opening in OIT lists a salary range of $74,932–$81,174 and closes September 30, 2026.

Public Safety

The ongoing 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator recruitment requires shift flexibility and lists a September 2026 starting salary of $56,787.

Civil Service

Morris County employment is governed by New Jersey Civil Service rules. Eligibility, exams and appointment procedures vary by job title.

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Free Career Help

Morris One-Stop Career Center

13 Emery Avenue
Randolph, NJ 07869
862-397-5600
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Career counseling, resume assistance, interviewing help, public computers, training resources, Jersey Job Club and re-employment services.

Morris One-Stop

Specialized Services

New Jersey's One-Stop system currently lists services for mature workers age 55+, veterans, people with disabilities, displaced homemakers, youth and other job-seeker groups.

New Jersey Career Services

Statewide career navigation, training, unemployment re-employment support and job-search resources.

NJ Career Services

Build a Stronger Chester Township Job Search

Check Township EmploymentMunicipal openings can be infrequent, so monitor the official Chester Township employment page rather than relying on general job boards alone.

Watch Both School DistrictsChester K–8 and West Morris Regional hire separately. Check both systems for teaching and support roles.

Plan Seasonal Applications EarlyFarm, orchard, camp and recreation jobs can recruit weeks or months before their busiest season.

Search Beyond Storefront RetailContractors, trades, farms, professional offices, healthcare and home services are especially important in the Township economy.

Expand the RadiusAdd Chester Borough, Mendham, Long Valley, Flanders, Mount Olive, Roxbury and Morristown when commute flexibility allows.

Use Morris County JobsCounty government regularly offers administrative, technical, public-safety, healthcare and social-service positions.

Use the One-StopFree resume, interviewing and training services can improve applications before submission.

Verify DatesIf an older posting remains visible, check the deadline and live application status before treating it as an active job.

Commuting Expands the Market

Chester BoroughThe surrounding Township wraps around a compact downtown with retail, restaurants, professional services, healthcare and municipal employment.

MendhamSchools, professional services, local government, healthcare and small-business employment immediately east of Chester.

Long Valley / Washington TownshipSchools, government, healthcare, farms, retail and service employers west of Chester.

Flanders / Mount OliveLarger retail, logistics, schools, healthcare and Route 46/I-80 employment north of Chester.

RoxburyRetail, schools, healthcare, municipal government and commercial employers northeast of Chester.

MorristownCounty government, healthcare, law, finance, hospitality and professional services make it one of Morris County's largest employment centers.

Transportation reality: Chester Township has no passenger-rail station, and much of the Township is low-density and automobile-oriented. Regional rail can support longer commutes, but most local and nearby employment searches should account for driving time.

Job Scam & Application Safety

Verify the employer before sharing sensitive information.

Be cautious of recruiters who demand payment, send checks and ask you to return money, request banking credentials before legitimate onboarding, use only anonymous messaging apps, or promise unusually high pay for vague work with no verifiable organization.

Use Official Job PagesFor government and school jobs, verify the opening on the Township, school district, County or state website.

Protect Personal DataDo not casually email Social Security numbers, banking information, passwords or identity documents.

Never Pay to Get HiredLegitimate employers generally do not require gift cards, application payments or money returned from a company-issued check.

Check Closing DatesOld postings can remain searchable after a vacancy has closed.

For Employers: Post a Chester Township Job

NJTGO employment advertising can help Chester Township businesses, farms, professional practices, contractors and organizations reach people already researching the community.

Standard Job PostingDisplay position title, employer, location, schedule, description, qualifications and application instructions.

Featured JobAdd stronger placement for specialized, difficult-to-fill or deadline-sensitive openings.

Seasonal HiringPromote farm, orchard, recreation, camp, landscaping, holiday or other seasonal staffing needs.

Multiple OpeningsPromote a business expansion, hiring campaign or several positions from one employer.

Recruitment EventHighlight a job fair, internship, apprenticeship or hiring event.

Enhanced Employer VisibilityPaid placements can add expanded employer information and eligible external links beyond a standard NJTGO reference.

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Nearby & Related

Chester Borough
Separate NJTGO employment guide for the historic village and Route 206 commercial districts. Mendham Township Mount Olive Township Randolph Roxbury

Washington Township / Long ValleyNeighboring rural and suburban employment market west of Chester.

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