Part-time Custodian

Union County College; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Union County College in Cranford, NJ is hiring a Part-time Custodian to maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior areas. The role requires heavy lifting, operation of floor cleaning equipment, and delivering friendly, helpful service to students and staff.

The position is part-time (up to 25 hours per week) with evenings and weekends as needed. Requires a High School diploma, 1 year custodial experience, and a valid NJ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• One year custodial experience.
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• Ability to operate large floor cleaning equipment.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Works inside and outside; may be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• May lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps and vacuums floors, carpets, hallways and stairwells.
• Mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floor surfaces with heavy-duty equipment.
• Cleans and maintains restrooms; replenishes supplies as required.
• Dusts, cleans furniture, empties trash receptacles and maintains areas.
• Moves furniture and assists in loading/unloading equipment and supplies.
• Picks up litter around entrances and parking areas.

Skills

Heavy lifting capability

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor cleaning machines

Job description

Join our Team and Help Transform our Community…

Part‑time Custodian

Below you will find the job description for the position including the requirements and any additional documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Job Announcement

Position Information Position Title Part‑time Custodian Campus All Department Facilities Full‑time, Part‑time, Adjunct Part Time Exempt or Non‑Exempt Non‑Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular

General Description Under general supervision, performs a variety of custodial and manual duties that involve heavy lifting, and use of heavy power equipment. Duties are related to the general appearance and cleanliness of both the interior and immediate exterior of the college buildings and facilities. The primary and most important overall responsibility of all is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the college community

• Sweeps and/or vacuums floors, carpets, hallways and stairwells.
• Mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floor surfaces using heavy‑duty powered equipment.
• Performs necessary service and preventive maintenance such as cleaning and oiling equipment, to prevent breakdown and insure effective and efficient operation.
• Vacuum cleans carpets, drapes, and walls using chemicals and cleaning solutions as required.
• Washes, cleans, disinfects, deodorizes and maintains restrooms in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Replaces toilet tissue, towels, soap, and deodorizer as required.
• Dusts, waxes and polishes office furniture, cleans shelves, empties trash receptacles.
• Moves and rearranges furniture and/or fixtures and assists in the movement of office equipment, and in the loading and off loading of office equipment and supplies.
• Picks up litter from around entrances to assigned area, and parking lots.
• Scrapes and shovels snow from entrance ways and steps.
• Assists in exterior landscaping work and interior plant management.
• Maintains stock of restroom and janitorial supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements High School graduate or equivalent

• One (1) year creditable work experience in the custodial service field.

• Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• Ability to operate large floor cleaning machine and equipment.
• Required to submit to a pre‑employment drug screening and background check.

• Works inside and outside and may be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Exposed to dirt and disagreeable odors, and possible skin irritations from cleaning chemicals and solutions.
• Care is required when working from ladders or lifting heavy equipment to prevent injury.
• Moves heavy equipment, sets up and works from ladders.
• Frequently lifts up to 40 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Salary $18.00 per hour

Additional Information UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re‑assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten‑week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment Part time. Hours not to exceed 25 per week. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off‑ campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information Open Date 10/01/2026 Close Date 10/01/2026 Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• * Describe a specific instance, in a group situation, where you made your views known about an issue important to yourself. What was the issue, and why was it crucial? (Open Ended Question)
• * How do you decide which tasks take priority when organizing a complete project? (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License?
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• * Effective September 1, 2011, the "New Jersey First Act" contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees. Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi‑public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey? (Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire)

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.