• 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

     

    Residency Requirement:The New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public institutions of higher education to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. For more information pleaseclick here. (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)

     

    Benefits- Support Staff (40 hours)

     

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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