Building Maintenance Worker - Temporary at The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey · Ewing Township, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Ewing Township
Hours/Week: 40
Expected Term: July 12, 2025 – December 27, 2025; extension contingent on funding and business need
Compensation: $17.00/hour
About TCNJ
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.
Position Overview:
Building Services seeks a Temporary Building Maintenance Worker to support cleaning resident and academic buildings on campus.. This role helps ensure a clean and safe environment for TCNJ staff, faculty, and students.
Responsibilities:
Cleans and services building areas, including, but not limited to lobbies, stairwells, hallways, elevators, conference rooms, lounges, classrooms, auditoriums, lecture halls, gymnasiums, locker rooms, restrooms, bathrooms, shower areas, offices, laundry rooms, and kitchen areas, using appropriate chemicals and/or cleaning agents and specialty equipment as needed.
Ensures that all restrooms, bathrooms, shower areas and kitchens are fully stocked with paper towels, toilet paper, and soap.
Collects and disposes of refuse, trash and recycling from assigned building.
Ensures that single stream recycling is occurring at the point source through awareness, education, proper collection bags, and appropriately labeled containers.
Monitors and picks up litter around dumpsters adjacent to assigned building.
Moves furniture to different locations campus wide.
Handles in-door/outdoor event set-ups campus wide.
Qualifications:
Required:
Years of experience: Minimum 1 year of cleaning experience in a commercial environment: School, College, Hotel.
Degree: High School Diploma.
Valid New Jersey Drivers License.
Preferred:
The ability to work in a fast paced cleaning environment as a team or individually while completing assignments.
The ability to use floor care equipment: Walk Behind floor scrubbers, buffers.
The ability to lift 50lbs.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.
Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).
Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact [email protected].
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume, as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.
The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.
