Temporary Part-time Custodian

Temporary Part-time Custodian

Camden County College (CCC) is a leading two-year community college with campuses in Blackwood, Cherry Hill, and Camden, New Jersey. In addition, the college operates a Regional Emergency Training Center to educate and train police and fire academy professionals as well as a partnership with the Joint Health Sciences Center in the Camden City educational hub. The college is proud of its status as a Hispanic-serving and military-friendly institution. As a leading employer in the region, CCC offers dynamic opportunities for educators, academic leaders, and professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of education and workforce development. Joining CCC means becoming part of a mission-driven institution that values diversity, innovation, and excellence. Our faculty and administrative teams are dedicated to student success, academic rigor, and community engagement, making CCC an exciting and rewarding place to work. Choose CCC for competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, and tuition assistance.

Location: All locations

Department: Facilities

Days and Hours: 27 hours per week

Position Goals: The Custodian reports directly to the Logistics Coordinator and is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors across Camden County College facilities. The Custodian performs a variety of custodial, housekeeping, building support, event setup, and light labor duties, including campus deliveries and furniture moves, while ensuring College facilities are maintained in a manner that supports learning, teaching, and daily operations. Custodian will remain consistent with Camden County College's acknowledgement of the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community's traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic, and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, in our workplaces and society.

Job Description: General Custodial Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and maintain classrooms, offices, laboratories, meeting rooms, hallways, stairwells, restrooms, athletic facilities, common areas, and other assigned campus spaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers
• Dust furniture, fixtures, windowsills, ledges, blinds, shelving, and other surfaces.
• Vacuum carpeted areas
• Spot clean and shampoo carpets
• Clean walls, doors, partitions, windows, mirrors, glass surfaces, whiteboards, chalkboards, and other fixtures.
• Clean, disinfect, and restock restrooms, locker rooms, shower areas, fountains, and other high-touch surfaces using approved cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
• Replace soap, paper towels, tissue, and other restroom and custodial supplies.
• Straighten furniture and return classrooms and meeting rooms to standard configurations after use.

Facility Monitoring and Maintenance Support

• Inspect assigned areas and promptly report maintenance needs
• Monitor facilities for hazards including leaks, spills, pests, trip hazards, or other safety concerns.
• Follow all College safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safely operate and maintain custodial tools, vehicles, and equipment.

Athletic and Specialized Facilities

• Clean and maintain gymnasiums, locker rooms, coaches' offices, fitness areas, pool facilities, and related athletic spaces.
• Clean and disinfect showers, locker rooms, athletic equipment areas, and restroom facilities.
• Sweep under bleachers and maintain athletic floors using approved cleaning methods.

Cafeteria and Common Areas

• Maintain cafeterias, dining areas, lounges, lobbies, and public gathering spaces in a clean and sanitary condition.

Event Support

• Set up and break down tables, chairs, podiums, staging, and other equipment for meetings, classes, and special events.
• Review daily work schedules and event requests to ensure timely room setups.
• Return rooms to their standard configuration following events.

Seasonal Responsibilities

• During academic breaks and summer months, perform deep cleaning and preventive maintenance activities including:
• Strip, scrub, wax, and refinish floors.
• Shampoo and extract carpets.
• Thoroughly clean classrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Assist with building preparation for the start of each academic semester.
• Assist with office relocations, furniture moves, and departmental projects.

Emergency Response

• Respond to emergencies including spills, flooding, inclement weather, snow and ice removal, water intrusion, bodily fluid cleanup, and other facility emergencies.
• Assist with emergency building support and operational needs as directed.

Equipment and Vehicles

• Maintain assigned custodial equipment, vehicles, and tools in clean, safe, and proper working condition.
• Report equipment malfunctions or repair needs promptly.
• Safely store equipment, chemicals, and supplies in accordance with College procedures and applicable safety regulations.

Communication

• Report building concerns, maintenance issues, and safety hazards promptly.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Respond professionally to service requests while following established work order procedures.

Other Duties

• Perform campus deliveries, furniture moves, and other logistical support assignments.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Logistics Coordinator, Manager of Projects and Physical Plant, or other authorized supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate College vehicles, custodial equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Ability to read and understand operating instructions, safety information, and work orders, and maintain basic records as required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of quality and productivity.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at varying heights when necessary.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of custodial work, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion.

Benefits