• Custodian

    Rowan College at Burlington County (Mount Laurel, NJ)


    Custodian

     

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    Custodian

     

    Salary

     

    $38,245.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Mount Laurel, NJ

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time (40 hours)

     

    Job Number

     

    01285

     

    Department

     

    Facilities

     

    Opening Date

     

    09/11/2025

     

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    Description

    Sweep and/or vacuum floors/carpets, hallways, corridors, and stairways, and mop, scrub, wax, and polish floor surfaces using heavy-duty power equipment. Perform necessary service and preventive maintenance such as cleaning and oiling equipment, to prevent breakdown and ensure effective and efficient operation.

     

    This is a Support Staff Union position as stated in the Support Staff collective bargaining agreement Grade Level A.

     

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Wash, clean, disinfect, deodorize, and maintain rest rooms in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Replace toilet tissue, towels, soap, deodorizer, etc., as required.

    + Clean and polish office furniture, and empty wastebaskets.

    + Move and rearrange furniture and/or fixtures, assist in the movement of office equipment, and in the loading and off-loading of office equipment and supplies.

    + Pick up litter from the immediate vicinity of assigned buildings around entrances and steps and sweeps free of leaves.

    + Perform snow and ice removal by scraping, shoveling, or using mechanical devices provided in assigned areas such as walkways, entrance ways and steps.

    + Maintain stock of designated custodial supply areas.

    + Wash windows and walls.

    + Clean air vents, window shades, and blinds.

    + Clean carpets utilizing various industry standard practices.

    + Prepare and monitor room spaces for special events and resetting afterwards.

    + Respond to on-site inquiries from the public and help resolve custodian services requests.

    + Identify and report building maintenance needs as necessary.

    + Follow Burlington County recycling regulations as prescribed.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.

    OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

    The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education Required:High School Diploma or Equivalent GED

     

    Experience Required:One (1) year of work experience in the custodial service field.

     

    Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements

     

    + Possession of current valid driver’s license.

    + Ability to operate large floor cleaning machines.

    + Ability to lift 40+ pounds.

    + Ability to safely and properly use cleaning solutions and chemicals.

    + Ability to comprehend and follow directions.

    + Ability to effectively communicate in written and spoken English.

    + Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

    + Ability to perform physical tasks as assigned.

    + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and fellow co-workers.

    + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

    + Ability to operate a buffer and other mechanized cleaning equipment.

    + Ability to read at a standard high school level, enabling comprehension of warning labels and written instructions.

    + Knowledge of carpet cleaning techniques.

    + Knowledge of floor care operations.

    + Knowledge of general housekeeping methods and practices.

    + Familiar with the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

    + Ability to work a revised schedule during holidays, weekends, emergency periods and substitute for other custodial staff when necessary.

    + Basic computer skills or the ability to learn within a 60 day probationary period.

    + Safely operate all vehicles and other job-related equipment.

    + Attend department and other related meetings

     

    Additional Information

    INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:

    Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college

     

    Classification:Support Staff- Grade A

     

    Benefits- Support Staff (40 hours) (https://rcbc.edu/sites/default/files/2025-02/RCBC\_Benefits\_at\_a\_Glance\_-\_Support\_Staff\_40\_0125.pdf)

     

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    Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent GED?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

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    Do you have one (1) year of work experience in the custodial service field?

     

    + Yes

    + No

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    Employer

     

    Rowan College at Burlington County

     

    Address

     

    900 College Circle Drive

     

    Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 08054

     

    Phone

     

    856-222-9311 ext. 1584

     

    Website

     

    http://www.rcbc.edu