"Custodian *"

Job Details

Category: Maintenance, Repair & Facilities

Department: Housekeeping

Locations: North Branch, NJ

Posted: Feb 7, 2025

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

Ref. No.: JF#25-25

Position ID: 185442

About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College is seeking applicants to fill a full-time Custodian positions for the Housekeeping department. Under supervision of the Custodial Supervisor and the Assistant Director of Facilities and Grounds, the Custodian will perform custodial services for campus buildings and grounds. This position is responsible for general housekeeping of the campus.

Essential Duties:

• Performs a wide variety of routine cleaning duties at campus buildings which include, sweeping, mopping, vacuum cleaning, dusting tasks and light labor.
• Maintains restrooms which include cleaning of walls, sinks fixtures, toilets and mirrors. Replenishes towels, tissues and soap dispensers.
• Empties trash receptacles. Performs recycling duties when necessary.
• Clean entrances to buildings. Includes debris at interior and exterior areas to buildings.
• Performs work assigned by the Custodial Supervisor which are associated with assisting staff with set ups of special events and college activities.
• Clear snow and ice from entrance ways, walkways, and steps. Shovels or sweeps areas. Operate snow blowers.
• Operate cleaning machinery when cleaning soft and hard surfaces such as vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers and carpet extractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Six months to 1 year previous custodial experience.
• Must possess valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Must understand safe use of chemicals and cleaning materials as instructed by site supervisor.
• Must follow health and safety guidelines and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain all school standards of hygiene and safety.
• Flexibility of schedule is imperative. Depending upon the nature of the work assignment, individual should be available to work any shift or day of the week.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

Requires sitting, standing, bending, kneeling and/or crouching, walking, and climbing. Moving and lift up to 50 pounds.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies. RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package. For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the 'apply now' button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.

Organization

Welcome to Raritan Valley Community College, where we’re dedicated to transforming lives by providing high-quality, affordable, and innovative education. RVCC is committed to meeting the higher education needs of the communities we serve, whether it’s preparing students for transfer to a four-year institution or offering technical training for those interested in pursuing a new career path or upgrading their skills. RVCC is nationally recognized for its educational excellence, innovative programming, extensive service to the community, and environmental leadership.

RVCC is a great place for students to start their college education and then transfer to a four-year college or university. To facilitate students’ seamless transfer after graduation, the College has agreements with close to 80 colleges and universities in New Jersey, across the country, and abroad. Our students have transferred to the top colleges and universities in New Jersey and across the nation, including Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania, and New York University.

For students looking to train for a career, RVCC is leading the way thanks to a $4.6 million workforce training grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. In partnership with local industry, RVCC is reinventing workforce and technical training by identifying the long-term workforce needs of the region and developing programs that provide students with all the skills and hands-on experience they need to succeed.

We also recognize that there is more to a successful college experience than just classroom learning. Our co-curricular offerings—including clubs, student government, athletic programs, and leadership development opportunities—are thriving. RVCC’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and its Enactus team have earned regional and national honors. And the College’s Service Learning Program has been included on the President’s Community Service Honor Roll for eight consecutive years. Service Learning provides students with the opportunity to serve their communities while enabling community organizations to benefit from the students’ time, energy, and knowledge.