Custodian - Housing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription and dental cover

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Custodian - Housing for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) in New Brunswick, NJ. This role involves maintaining clean and safe facilities and performing basic maintenance tasks.

Qualifications include the ability to lift 50 pounds, wear readiness for custodial work, and a willingness to be trained. The position is full-time with shift variations across zones and union representation by AFSCME Local 888.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be teachable, custodial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of routine custodial duties to maintain buildings and grounds in a clean and habitable condition; also performs basic maintenance and repair duties on university facilities and equipment.

Skills

No experience

Lift 50 pounds

Teachable

Custodial exp

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Custodian - Housing

Job Category: AFSCME Local 888

Department: Environmental Services NB

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 - Housing for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs a wide variety of routine custodial duties required to maintain buildings and grounds in a clean and habitable condition; also performs basic maintenance and repair duties on university facilities and equipment.

Salary Details

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

Employment Details

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 08

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

Union Description: AFSCME - Local 888

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit: Housing - New Brunswick

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be teachable, custodial experience a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, must be able to work with vibrating equipment (i.e. vacuums, floor machines), and must be able to work with various cleaning chemicals.

Special Conditions:

• Multiple Vancancies
• Shift hours/Schedule: The Shift Hours vary based on each Zone

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1974

Posting Open Date: 10/15/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City: New Brunswick

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