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Requisition # 2026-21677

Date Posted 2 days ago(4/7/2026 1:25 PM)

Job Title
Senior Maintenance Mechanic

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 the buildings on the Forrestal Campus with a minimum amount of supervision. The Senior Mechanics must follow University safety rules and regulations at all times.

Department

Forrestal Maintenance

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2026-21684

Date Posted 7 days ago(4/2/2026 5:14 PM)

Job Title
Site Protection Mechanic

The Site Protection Mechanic is a member of the Facilities Operations. On a 24/7-day work schedule consisting of various day, evening, and weekend shifts on a rotating basis, the Site Protection Mechanic performs inspection and testing of campus life safety systems, including but not limited to Fire Alarm, Sprinkler Systems, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Pumps, Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems, etc. The position provides around-the-clock campus-wide, initial responder service for emergency, urgent, and routine events related to life safety, access control, security, environmental and other facilities systems.

Department

Site Protection-Tech Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2026-21665

Date Posted 2 weeks ago(3/26/2026 12:33 PM)

Job Title
Lead Custodian

A member of Facilities Operations, the lead custodian is responsible for all phases of cleaning across a variety of work sites on the Princeton University campus, in addition to overseeing small working groups and leading shifts in the absence of a supervisor. More Impact Than You Can Imagine Facilities 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 # 2026-21621

Date Posted 3 weeks ago(3/19/2026 3:26 PM)

Job Title
Temporary Summer Worker, Carpenter Shop

Temporary Summer Employment - Carpenter Shop- 3 to 4 month assignment from April through August. The Temporary Carpenter possesses comprehensive knowledge of every facet of the carpentry trade. With minimal oversight, the journey level carpenter performs minor and major repairs; remodels, refurbishes and renovates rooms and structures inside and out; and undertakes all types of workshop related tasks. Rate of pay is $35.00 per hour.

Department

Carpenter Shop

Job Type

Temporary

Category

Facilities Management and Physical Plant

Application Deadline

7/1/2026
Requisition # 2026-21565

Date Posted 1 month ago(3/9/2026 9:58 AM)

Job Title
University Police Officer

OVERVIEW 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....

Department

Public Safety

Job Type

Full-Time
Requisition # 2025-21024

Date Posted 2 months ago(2/17/2026 3:29 PM)

Job Title
Landscaper I - III

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 2 months ago(2/16/2026 9:22 AM)

Job Title
Venue Logistics Assistant

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 # 2026-21515

Date Posted 2 months ago(2/3/2026 12:09 PM)

Job Title
Building Services Supervisor

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 # 2025-21298

Date Posted 3 months ago(1/6/2026 8:53 AM)

Job Title
Security Officer

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 # 2025-20683

Date Posted 3 months ago(1/6/2026 8:51 AM)

Job Title
Dispatcher, Emergency Services

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 # 2025-21360

Date Posted 5 months ago(11/17/2025 2:51 PM)

Job Title
Senior Maintenance Mechanic

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 # 2025-21229

Date Posted 6 months ago(10/9/2025 1:07 PM)

Job Title
Plumber

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 10 months ago(6/16/2025 2:51 PM)

Job Title
Sr. DDC Controls Technician

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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Service and Maintenance Jobs at Princeton

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Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Site Protection Mechanic

Lead Custodian

Temporary Summer Worker, Carpenter Shop

University Police Officer

Landscaper I - III

Venue Logistics Assistant

Building Services Supervisor

Security Officer

Dispatcher, Emergency Services

Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Plumber

Sr. DDC Controls Technician

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