Position Summary:

• The role involves overseeing a shift crew of custodial and general maintenance staff in the cleaning, repair, and maintenance of housing facilities across all five campuses in the New Brunswick area.
• The position provides first-line response to emergency situations in residence areas during non-office hours, responding to emergency repair or condition calls with or without the crew.
• Additionally, the role includes maintaining maintenance logs, vendor files, and emergency phone numbers as required by the program.
• Acting as a liaison between Housing and the Facilities shift supervisors on the New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses, the position operates independently without direct supervision while on shift.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school education or equivalent and a minimum of five years' experience in operations and repairs and custodial services, including supervision of personnel performing these kinds of tasks.

City: New Brunswick/Piscataway

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• The incumbent must be familiar with and able to operate various maintenance tools and equipment, custodial equipment like floor buffers and carpet cleaners, emergency equipment such as generators and fire alarms, communication devices like radios and smartphones, and maintenance management software for tracking work orders and scheduling shifts.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The position requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying equipment, walking through buildings and exterior areas, and performing inspections. The incumbent must be able to respond to emergency situations, which may involve climbing stairs, working in confined spaces, and handling maintenance tools.
• The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, with exposure to various weather conditions. The role involves working nights. It may also involve, weekends, and holidays, and requires the ability to handle stressful situations calmly and efficiently.

Special Conditions:

• Clean driving record.

Posting Number: 25ST0820

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