Custodian- Housing

Davita Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Custodian for Housing to maintain cleanliness and functionality of premises. The role requires performing various custodial and maintenance tasks and offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Qualifications

• No experience required, but prior experience in cleaning preferred.
• Must have physical strength to manage cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial duties to maintain buildings and grounds.
• Conduct basic maintenance and repair duties on university facilities.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Tools

Trash compactor

Vacuum

Cleaning chemicals and tools

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Ranked #46 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.

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.

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.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Custodian- Housing
Job Category	AFSCME Local 888
Department	Camden Housing
Overview
Posting Summary
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	08
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	32571.860
Mid Range Salary	35763.000
Maximum Salary	41046.260
Offer Information
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)	40
Standard Hours	40.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Union Description	AFSCME - Local 888
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

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

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

Vacuum, cleaning chemicals and tools, trash compactor.

Position is located on the Camden campus.

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
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

Posting Details

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 May 30, 2025. Although AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.

Posting Number	25ST1164
Posting Open Date	05/22/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
City	Camden
State	NJ
Location Details

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