Operations Area Manager

Position Details

• Recruitment/Posting
  
  Title:
  
  Operations Area Manager
• Job Category: Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support - Management
• Department: IPO-Envir. Services-New Bruns.
• 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:
  
  
  • Provides managerial leadership to frontline supervisors with overall responsibility for custodial operations on the first & second shift custodial operations on any New Brunswick/Piscataway campus.
• FLSA: Exempt
• Grade: 06
• Salary Details:
  • Minimum Salary: $82,166
  • Mid Range Salary: $104,002
  • Maximum Salary: $125,837
• 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
• Position Status: Full Time
• Working Hours: (not specified)
• Standard
  
  Hours:
  
  37.50
• Daily
  
  Work Shift:
  
  (not specified)
• Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement.
• Union
  
  Description:
  
  Admin Assembly (MPSC)
• Payroll Designation: People Soft
• Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month
• Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

• Minimum
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five years' experience in custodial operations or building maintenance, three of which must have been at the supervisory level.
• Certifications/Licenses:
  • Valid Driver's License
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong communication.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to interact with a diverse customer base.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Understanding of the concept of "Green Cleaning" and personnel management in all aspects.
  • APPA Facilities Manager Certification or Certified Registered Executive Housekeeper.
  • Ability to speak and understand Spanish.
• Special
  
  Conditions:
  
  
  • Clean Driving Record

• Posting Number: 25ST2608
• Posting Open Date: 12/17/2025
• Special Instructions to Applicants: (not specified)
• Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
• Home Location Campus: Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
• City: New Brunswick
• State: NJ
• Location Details: (not specified)

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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