Custodian Group Leader- Housing

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University-Camden in Camden, NJ is seeking a Custodian Group Leader to supervise a small team of custodians, oversee routine duties, and handle basic maintenance and repairs of facilities and equipment.

You will manage work orders, inventories, and various forms while ensuring safety and cleanliness across assigned buildings or campus sectors. This full-time on-site role requires strong leadership and reliability. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires two years experience in custodial work.
• Also requires a valid driver's license, two years driving experience, and the successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Custodial experience

Driver's license

Defensive driving training

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Custodian Group Leader- Housing

Job Category: AFSCME Local 888

Department: Camden Housing

Overview: Ranked #43 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its \"Best Bang for the Buck\" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Posting Summary: 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.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 12

Salary Details: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Minimum Salary: 38652.310

Mid Range Salary: 45294.200

Maximum Salary: 52100.140

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage


• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs


• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options


• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)


• Life insurance coverage


• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Working Hours: 40

Standard Hours: 40.00

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement

Union Description: AFSCME - Local 888

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Requires two years experience in custodial work. Also requires a valid driver's license, two years driving experience, and the successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and read, write and speak English.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST2066

Posting Open Date: 10/29/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

City: Camden

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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement