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3rd Shift Custodial Lead

Union County College
Cranford, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026

The Custodial Lead is a working Lead also responsible for the day-to-day assignments of a large team of Custodians, ensuring that efficient and effective service standards are delivered within the College at all times. The Custodial Site will play a key role in ensuring that the buildings and the College environment are maintained to the highest possible standards and best practices to create a safe, secure, clean, and esthetically pleasant, physical environment.

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Maintenance and Facilities, the Custodial Site assists in the planning, scheduling, and work completion of the facilities department in a most cost efficient manner.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
  • Leads, schedules, and coordinates day-to-day priorities, and assigns custodial staff activity.
  • Assumes subordinate assignments as necessary.
  • Performs regular physical inspections of buildings and grounds.
  • Coordinates snow and ice removal and report on progress.
  • Provides training for custodial personnel.
  • Identifies staff opportunities and keeps the Associate Director informed.
  • Prepares requests for purchases of materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
  • Maintains records of equipment and supplies to ensure compliance with labeling and the requirements of the Right to Know Act.
  • Coordinates the set up for various College and/or Community events and functions.
  • Oversees maintenance of college equipment.
  • Maintains a liaison with the various vendors to ensure timely response times in emergency situations.
  • On call to handle problems, vandalism, special events, and other after hours calls to maintain the campus operation programs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.

Education Requirements
· Associates Degree required or high school degree with equivalent combination of appropriate custodial, property management experience or proven supervisory and leadership experience.
  • Requires certification in Rutgers University’s Educational Facilities Management, IFMA Facilities Management, or obtain certification within three years.

Experience
  • Five (5) years’ experience in physical plant or building facilities operations.
  • Two (2) years’ supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of cleaning systems, and safety standards.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English. Ability to read, write and speak Spanish is a plus.

Competencies and Skills Required
  • Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
  • Required to submit to a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
  • Working knowledge of negotiated labor relations.
  • Strong communication skills including timely feedback on any personnel performance issues.
  • Working knowledge of facilities management computer systems and windows applications.
  • Ability to interact with a broad spectrum of constituents in a college setting.
  • Experience in safety, inventory control, and selection of materials.
  • Required to take AMA training courses.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
  • Works inside and outside and may be exposed to extreme temperatures.
  • Exposed to dirt and disagreeable odors, and possible skin irritations from cleaning chemicals and solutions.
  • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 40-50 pounds.
  • Care is required when working from ladders or lifting heavy equipment to prevent injury.
  • May move heavy equipment. Possibly sets up and works from ladders.
  • Some travel required.

Salary
$48,000

Additional Information
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment
Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability to travel to and work at all campuses as needed. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to be on call for special events, vandalism, or other after-hours calls. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the College. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Salary : $48,000

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