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Requisition # 2026-21549
Date Posted 3 days ago(2/19/2026 3:46 PM)
As a key member of the Building Maintenance Leadership Team reporting to the Manager, Special Facilities, the Special Facilities Supervisor provides leadership and supervision to one of the five (5) Special Facilities Zone Maintenance shops, which provide maintenance and repair services for the campus science, research and administrative facilities.  This position will lead the Forrestal Campus zone consisting of eight (8) independent buildings, including a steam plant, academic research laboratories, a data center, library and art storage buildings and print and mail shop. This shop is staffed by two (2) journey level personnel.  The work performed by this shop is comprised of routine and emergency maintenance and repairs, construction, and renovations to both new and existing equipment...
Department
Forrestal Maintenance
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2025-21336
Date Posted 4 days ago(2/18/2026 11:14 AM)
Campus Dining is committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors by nourishing them to be their healthy best while caring for the environment. If you are a cook by profession, love working with top ingredients, are a student at heart, and believe that community engagement happens around food, we’d love to hear from you! We welcome team members who share our passion for serving and caring for our community through exceptional dining experiences. In collaboration with our campus partners, we craft culinary programs that deliver unique memorable experiences. Campus Dining brings together expertise in culinary, wellness, sustainability, procurement and hospitality to develop innovative programs in support of our diverse community. Our award-winning food program...
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Part-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2025-21024
Date Posted 5 days ago(2/17/2026 3:29 PM)
The Landscaper position provides assistance in support of the Campus Grounds Operations by maintaining, preserving and improving the university grounds.  Always follows all University safety rules and regulations and is proficient in basic grounds maintenance, horticultural practices and landscaping operations.  This position’s normal workweek is Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm. Based on business needs, other work schedules may be assigned or required. Level of position and pay (minimum of $22.15 to a minimum of $25.05) will be commensurate with experience, knowledge, and needs of the department.
Department
Landscape Grounds Shop
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Grounds and Landscape Services
Requisition # 2026-21545
Date Posted 6 days ago(2/16/2026 9:22 AM)
A member of the Venue Services division of Campus Support Services, the Venue Logistics Assistant for the Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Science (ES/SEAS) complex provides daily operational support for the central loading dock. As part of the venue team in the complex, the Associate assists with one-stop facility support, supporting tenants and users of the space with loading dock needs including the coordination of deliveries of specialty lab equipment, gasses, and packages, as well as operational deliveries such as catering, food, furniture, and supplies. The Venue Logistics Assistant is part of a team that supports the daily operations of the central loading dock. The team works collaboratively and in support of the five department tenants and campus...
Department
Venue Services
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Campus and Auxiliary Services
Requisition # 2025-21283
Date Posted 2 weeks ago(2/6/2026 10:20 AM)
Facilities, Operations invites you to apply to its Building Services team as a custodian. The custodian spends a significant portion of the workday in Princeton University buildings, interacting with the community while being responsible for all phases of cleaning and maintaining our beautiful campus.  Starting hourly rate: $22.15More Impact Than You Can ImagineFacilities supports Princeton's educational mission by stewarding the University’s campus in a sustainable way to create an environment of exceptional quality where learning and research thrive. If you share our values for teamwork, innovation, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and sustainability, we welcome you to join our team.
Department
Building Services-Custodians
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Maintenance and Custodial Services
Requisition # 2026-21513
Date Posted 3 weeks ago(2/3/2026 12:18 PM)
The HVAC Controls Apprentice is a member of the Facilities Operations and performs tasks in support of a wide variety of HVAC Controls maintenance activities while participating in courses and training necessary to complete a four-year apprenticeship. The structured apprenticeship program consists of four years of on the job training combined with four years classroom instruction at an approved vocational-technical school (2-3 evenings/week, during the academic year). The incumbent performs assigned duties under direction by supervision, and Senior DDC Controls Technicians; and maintains good standing in the program by successfully completing all education and on-the-job requirements related to the apprenticeship program.  The incumbent follows University rules and regulations at all...
Department
Controls
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2026-21515
Date Posted 3 weeks ago(2/3/2026 12:09 PM)
The Custodial Supervisor, with a team of 15 - 40 union team members, is responsible for overseeing all phases of cleaning and event support provided by the Building Services Department to assigned areas of the campus. This position leads the team to accomplish the Facilities Mission: To support the University's educational mission by stewarding the University’s campus in a sustainable way to create an environment of exceptional quality where learning and research thrive. This supervisor will exemplify the Facilities Core Values of Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Respect, and Sustainability, while modeling and reinforcing the associated behaviors with their employees. This is a working supervisory position that reports to the Custodial Operations Manager and is responsible...
Department
Building Services-Custodians
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Maintenance and Custodial Services
Requisition # 2026-21498
Date Posted 4 weeks ago(1/27/2026 7:53 PM)
Campus Dining invites applications for a Part Time Food service worker in our Rockefeller/Mathey College, a residential college at Princeton University.   The food service worker is responsible for cold food preparation, setting up dining areas, serving food, bussing tables, garbage disposal, ware-washing, and sanitation procedures.  Princeton University Benefits: Helping You Thrive Our comprehensive benefits package features an array of programs and resources to help care for you and your family, such as:- Paid time off (including vacation, sick time, and 11 University holidays)- Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment- Employer contribution of 9.3% to your Princeton University Retirement Plan- Career development...
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Part-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2025-21390
Date Posted 1 month ago(1/23/2026 3:50 PM)
Campus Dining is committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors by nourishing them to be their healthy best while caring for the environment. If you are a cook by profession, love working with top ingredients, are a student at heart, and believe that community engagement happens around food, we’d love to hear from you! We welcome team members who share our passion for serving and caring for our community through exceptional dining experiences. In collaboration with our campus partners, we craft culinary programs that deliver unique memorable experiences. Campus Dining brings together expertise in culinary, wellness, sustainability, procurement and hospitality to develop innovative programs in support of our diverse community. Our award-winning food program...
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2025-21035
Date Posted 2 months ago(1/7/2026 9:56 AM)
Campus Dining is committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors by nourishing them to be their healthy best while caring for the environment. If you are a chef by profession, love to mentor and teach, are a student at heart, and believe that community engagement happens around food, we’d love to hear from you! We welcome team members who share our passion for serving and caring for our community through exceptional dining experiences. In collaboration with our campus partners, we craft culinary programs that deliver unique memorable experiences. Campus Dining brings together expertise in culinary, wellness, sustainability, procurement and hospitality to develop innovative programs in support of our diverse community. Our award winning food program is based...
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Temporary
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2025-21298
Date Posted 2 months ago(1/6/2026 8:53 AM)
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the primary department charged with creating a safe and secure environment at Princeton University. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is comprised of 164 staff members.   The department consists of professional University police, security officers, dispatchers, and administrators dedicated to providing best-in-class service to the community. DPS was originally recognized and awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in July 2015, and subsequently awarded reaccreditation status in July 2018 and July 25, 2022. CALEA serves as the “International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies” and oversees a rigorous accreditation process.  In addition, DPS was awarded...
Department
Public Safety
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Public Safety, Security, and Emergency Services
Requisition # 2025-20374
Date Posted 2 months ago(1/6/2026 8:52 AM)
For full consideration, a cover letter and resume must be submitted in addition to the online application.   This position is open to all applicants, with or without police experience.    This is a sponsored position. The Princeton University Department of Public Safety will pay for a successful candidate’s New Jersey police academy tuition, uniforms, and equipment. While in the academy, cadets earn a salary per the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contract. Candidates with current New Jersey Police Officer Certification or approval of New Jersey Training Commission for police commission may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the primary department charged with creating a safe and secure environment at Princeton University. DPS operates 24...
Department
Public Safety
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Public Safety, Security, and Emergency Services
Requisition # 2025-20683
Date Posted 2 months ago(1/6/2026 8:51 AM)
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the primary department charged with creating a safe and secure environment at Princeton University. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is comprised of 164 staff members.   The department consists of professional University police, security officers, dispatchers, and administrators dedicated to providing best-in-class service to the community.  DPS was originally recognized and awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in July 2015, and subsequently awarded reaccreditation status in July 2018 and July 25, 2022. CALEA serves as the “International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies” and oversees a rigorous accreditation process.  In addition, DPS was awarded...
Department
Public Safety
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Public Safety, Security, and Emergency Services
Requisition # 2025-21380
Date Posted 3 months ago(11/26/2025 9:23 AM)
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the primary department charged with creating a safe and secure environment at Princeton University. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is comprised of 159 staff members.   The department consists of professional University police, security officers, dispatchers, and administrators dedicated to providing best-in-class service to the community. DPS was originally recognized and awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in July 2015, and subsequently awarded reaccreditation status in July 2018 and July 25, 2022. CALEA serves as the “International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies” and oversees a rigorous accreditation process.  In...
Department
Public Safety
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Public Safety, Security, and Emergency Services
Requisition # 2025-21360
Date Posted 3 months ago(11/17/2025 2:51 PM)
The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is a multi-trade position performing work tasks including, but not limited to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting, painting, and carpentry work.  The incumbent performs maintenance, repairs, alterations, and some construction work on building components and utility systems in campus laboratory, science and engineering buildings with a minimum amount of supervision. The Senior Mechanics must follow University safety rules and regulations at all times.    This position is part of the ES/SEAS Special Facilities Group.
Department
E-Quad, Special Facilities
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2025-21288
Date Posted 4 months ago(11/6/2025 3:25 PM)
Facilities, Operations invites you to apply to its Building Services team as a custodian. The custodian spends a significant portion of the workday in Princeton University buildings, interacting with the community while being responsible for all phases of cleaning and maintaining our beautiful campus.  Starting hourly rate: $22.15More Impact Than You Can ImagineFacilities supports Princeton's educational mission by stewarding the University’s campus in a sustainable way to create an environment of exceptional quality where learning and research thrive. If you share our values for teamwork, innovation, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and sustainability, we welcome you to join our team.
Department
Building Services-Custodians
Job Type
Part-Time
Category
Maintenance and Custodial Services
Requisition # 2025-21176
Date Posted 4 months ago(11/6/2025 8:05 AM)
The Princeton University Art Museum seeks a highly effective Museum Facilities Assistant to join a team that supports the Museum's facilities and staff. They will work closely with the Associate Director for Finance and Operations, the Museum Facilities Manager, the Facilities Team, the Security Operations Manager, the Head of Art Museum Security Supervisor, and the Museum Event Team. The Museum Facilities Assistant will assist with all aspects of maintaining the Museum's facilities, including maintenance of Museum spaces (multiple locations) such as light carpentry and electrical work, and light custodial work; set-up for special events; ordering and picking up supplies; painting building spaces; taking and maintaining inventory of non-art items and publications at the Museum and offsite...
Department
Art Museum
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Arts and Museum Administration
Requisition # 2025-21229
Date Posted 4 months ago(10/9/2025 1:07 PM)
Plans and performs journeyman level work to inspect, maintain, repair, modify, and install University plumbing, heating, water, gas, utility, drainage and other related systems.  Follows university rules and regulations at all times, along with established safety procedures. The incumbent in this position will work on a Monday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm shift schedule. The Plumbing Shop personnel are members of Local 175 of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Department
Plumbing Shop
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2025-20712
Date Posted 8 months ago(6/16/2025 2:51 PM)
Possessing comprehensive theoretical and practical working knowledge, the Senior DDC Controls Technician installs, services, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and programs a variety of campus HVAC, DDC and pneumatic building control systems to effectively maintain HVAC comfort, ensure maximum energy conservation and prevent system and equipment failures. As needed, the incumbent may assume the duties of HVAC Controls Shop Supervisor.
Department
Controls
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Building Trades and Technicians

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