Custodian Group Leader

Position Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs approximately 2,700 staff and oversees institutional strategic initiatives across New Jersey, including planning, construction, facilities, public safety, environmental health, transportation, housing, and auxiliary operations.

Rutgers University seeks a Custodian Group Leader within IP&O.

Custodian Group Leader responsible for leading, training, and supervising a small team of custodians performing routine custodial duties and basic maintenance and repair of university facilities and equipment. The role may include responsibility for a building or campus sector and maintaining inventories, work orders, and other written records. All standard custodian duties are expected.

• Lead, oversee, and train custodians in routine custodial duties and basic maintenance and repair.
• Assume responsibility for a building, a group of buildings, or a campus sector.
• Maintain inventories, work orders, and other written records.
• Perform custodian duties as required.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

• Two years of experience in custodial work.

• Valid driver's license with at least two years of driving experience.
• Completion of Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English as required for job duties.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds and operate all custodial machines and equipment.
• May be required to work in inclement weather.
• Shift hours:
  Monday – Friday, 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm.

• 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.

Grade 12. Minimum Salary: $38,652.31. Mid-Range Salary: $45,294.20. Maximum Salary: $52,100.14.

Notice to AFSCME Local 888 members:
Internal bids must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 7/6/2026. AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, but outside applications are also accepted.

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, affectionate 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./non‑discrimination‑statement