Custodian Group Leader

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is looking for a dedicated Custodian Group Leader to oversee custodial staff and ensure the maintenance of university facilities. This role involves training a small team, managing inventories, and performing custodial duties. Join a dynamic team committed to providing a clean and safe environment for students and staff. With a full-time position offering competitive pay and benefits, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact within the university community. If you have a passion for service and leadership, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Two years experience in custodial work required.
• Valid driver's license and completion of defensive driving course.

Responsibilities

• Leads and trains custodians in routine duties.
• May oversee building maintenance and inventories.

Skills

Custodial Work

Basic Maintenance

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Job Category

Job Category AFSCME Local 888

Department

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Custodian Group Leader for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Leads, oversees, and trains a small group of Custodians in the performance of routine custodial duties and basic maintenance and repair of related University facilities and equipment.
• May assume responsibility for a building, a group of buildings, or a campus sector.
• May assume responsibility for maintaining inventories, work orders and other written forms.
• Performs all duties of a Custodian as required.

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 12

Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Minimum Salary 36257.500

Annual Mid Range Salary 42487.870

Annual Maximum Salary

Annual Maximum Salary 48872.140

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 40.00

Union Description

Union Description AFSCME - Local 888

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go tohttp://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit

Seniority Unit Facilities Maintenance - New Brunswick

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Two years experience in custodial work.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver's license and two years driving experience, and the successful completion the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and speak English as commensurate with job duties and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

• Shift hours/Schedule: 5:00am to 1:30pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
• Clean Driving Record

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST0695

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 04/03/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Notice to AFSCME Local 888 union members ONLY : To submit an internal bid, an application must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 4/11/2025. Although AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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