Custodian- Housing

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various.L

Competitive retirement benefits (DC)

Employee education benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Custodian for Housing on its Camden campus. You will perform routine custodial tasks to keep buildings clean and safe, and handle basic maintenance as needed. This on-site role supports housing facilities and oversees daily cleaning operations.

The position is full-time with a 40-hour workweek, FLSA nonexempt, and offers benefits consistent with Rutgers standards. Candidates should be able to lift 50 pounds and have no experience required.

Qualifications

• No experience required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• The employee will perform a wide variety of routine custodial duties required to maintain buildings and grounds in a clean and habitable condition.
• Will also perform basic maintenance and repair duties on university facilities and equipment.
• This position has multiple vacancies and schedule options for first and second shift.

Education

No experience required

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title

Custodian- 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

The employee will perform a wide variety of routine custodial duties required to maintain buildings and grounds in a clean and habitable condition. Will also perform basic maintenance and repair duties on university facilities and equipment.

This position has multiple vacancies and schedule options for first and second shift.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

08

Salary Details

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

Minimum Salary

34723.240

Mid Range Salary

38125.150

Maximum Salary

43757.370

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

• 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

No experience required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in residential or commercial cleaning or floor care preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Vacuum, cleaning chemicals and tools, trash compactor.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Cleaning - must be able to work in high and low reach areas that can have limited access. Strength to move cleaning cart. Use canister or upright vacuum.

Trash Removal - must be able to lift 50 pounds on a routine basis, walking distances required; working outside during inclement weather.

Special Conditions

Position is located on the Camden campus.

Posting Details

Posting Number

26ST2060

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