Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)

Department: Facilities & Plant Operations

Salary Range: $47,600.16 - $54,016.58

Salary Information: Based on NJ Civil Service Commission regulations and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Brief Job Overview/Summary

In a large state building complex in a state department or agency, assists with supervision of housekeeping, inspection, and the general order, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of assigned units; does related work as required.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organizes the housekeeping, service, and other supervisory work assigned, and develops effective work methods
• Conducts a perpetual inventory of linens, laundry, and other household items, and inspects these to determine the quality and efficiency of the laundry work and their condition, and lists items for repair or replacement
• Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of
• Subordinates
• Assists in planning and carrying out the general housekeeping, maintenance, and inspection of assigned wards and other units
• Gives instructions to the housekeeping department and other employees assigned to the units concerned and supervise their work
• Sees that standards of care and service are maintained within designated areas
• Supervises laundry and linen exchanges and other assigned units; oversees the upholstery and mattress shops, the sewing rooms, and the tailor shop; supervises the movement of furniture and supplies Assists in requisitioning, recording, issuing, and supervising the proper use and care of institution equipment and materials
• Sees that worn out and useless articles which cannot be salvaged, including clothing are discarded and condemned
• Make inspections and see that areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition
• Make reports orally and in writing
• Acts in the place of the supervisor in his or her absence; assists in training new employees
• Maintains records and files
• In the Department of Human Services, may be required to undergo fire training classes
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information system used by the agency, office, or related units

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of large scale housekeeping problems, methods, procedures, equipment, and routines, and their application to specific situations
• Knowledge of the methods used in inspecting wards and other areas from the point of view of housekeeping maintenance standards and general order, safety, and sanitation
• Knowledge of modern methods, procedures, and equipment used in sewing, marking, and mending clothing and linens
• Knowledge of the procedures used in operating large-scale linen rooms
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and equipment involved in large scale laundry operations
• Ability to organize assigned supervisory housekeeping duties and develop effective work methods Ability to provide advice and assistance to staff regarding clothing and linen requirements and distribution
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of assigned employees
• Ability to requisition and supervise the proper use, recording, and care of equipment, materials, and supplies
• Ability to supervise the maintenance of necessary housekeeping service records and files
• Ability to make reports either orally or in writing
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American
• Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of large scale general housekeeping experience
• One (1) year of supervisory experience in work connected with housekeeping, sanitation, and maintenance services
• A valid New Jersey driver’s license

Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email:  CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov, or call 609-292-4144, option 3.

In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME Program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. Individuals applying for non-competitive or unclassified positions under this program should contact us to determine if they are eligible for the fast-track hiring process. 

Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward. 

• A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
• Current resume