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Requisition # 2025-21082
Date Posted 4 days ago(9/9/2025 4:48 PM)
Campus Dining invites applications for a food service worker in our Rocky 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 opportunities, such as the...
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Part-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2025-21083
Date Posted 5 days ago(9/8/2025 1:47 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.  We welcome team members who share our passion of 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 on scientific and evidence-based principles of healthy sustainable menus that are prepared by our culinary team with high-quality ingredients.  We invite you to...
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2025-21081
Date Posted 1 week ago(9/4/2025 3:44 PM)
Campus Dining invites applications for a food service worker in our Yeh/West, 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. Starting  hourly rate $ 22.15 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 # 2025-21080
Date Posted 1 week ago(9/4/2025 2:43 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 # 2025-21089
Date Posted 1 week ago(9/4/2025 2:16 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.  We welcome team members who share our passion of 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 on scientific and evidence-based principles of healthy sustainable menus that are prepared by our culinary team with high-quality ingredients.  We invite you to...
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2025-21087
Date Posted 3 weeks ago(8/26/2025 2:23 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
Full-Time
Category
Maintenance and Custodial Services
Requisition # 2025-21030
Date Posted 3 weeks ago(8/21/2025 12:02 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 # 2025-21028
Date Posted 3 weeks ago(8/21/2025 10:43 AM)
The Mason, a member of Facilities Operations, performs journey-level preventive and corrective masonry work, including maintenance and modifications to masonry projects, with minimal supervision. The incumbent consistently adheres to University safety regulations and established work procedures. 
Department
Mason Shop
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2025-21036
Date Posted 4 weeks ago(8/19/2025 2:21 PM)
The Plumber, a member of Facilities Operations, performs journey-level work to plan, inspect, maintain, repair, modify, and install University plumbing, heating, water, gas, utility, and drainage systems. The incumbent consistently adheres to University safety regulations and established work procedures. The incumbent in this position will work on a Monday through Friday, 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm shift schedule.
Department
Plumbing Shop
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2025-21021
Date Posted 4 weeks ago(8/19/2025 1:54 PM)
Possessing comprehensive theoretical and practical HVAC working knowledge, the Lead HVAC Mechanic will assume responsibility for the effective and safe completion of corrective and preventive maintenance activities, along with field related work for a variety of University HVAC Shop projects.  The position responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to leading other trades personnel during completion of HVAC related work tasks and projects, promptly resolving problems should they arise, assuring a safe work environment, completing shop work on schedule and communicating regularly with supervisors and appropriate stakeholders. 
Department
HVAC
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2025-21032
Date Posted 4 weeks ago(8/19/2025 1:19 PM)
The Electrician, a member of Facilities Operations, performs journey-level work to maintain, repair, modify, troubleshoot, and install new and existing electrical systems with minimal supervision. The incumbent consistently adheres to University safety regulations and established work procedures. Based on work unit business needs, applicants must be available to work either a Monday through Friday, or a Tuesday through Saturday work week. In addition, the applicant will typically be scheduled to either a 7:00AM – 3:30PM or an 8:30AM – 5:00PM daily work shift. Other work schedules may be assigned during the summer period.
Department
Electric Shop
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2025-20818
Date Posted 4 weeks ago(8/18/2025 1:26 PM)
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 1 month ago(8/13/2025 6:03 PM)
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 1 month ago(8/13/2025 4:28 PM)
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 # 2025-20982
Date Posted 2 months ago(7/25/2025 11:08 AM)
Reporting to the Special Facilities Supervisor at Guyot/Moffett, the Special Facilities Assistant Supervisor for the Hopewell Research Facility (HRF) will initially be assigned to monitor site construction and “learn” the building during its final stages of renovation.  Following construction and turnover to Facilities Operations, the Assistant Supervisor will assume supervisory responsibility for monitoring building operations, serve as a liaison with the building management contractor, and assess different options to provide ongoing facilities support.  The Assistant Supervisor will also work closely with Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) to ensure that their facilities needs are satisfied, and any concerns are clearly communicated and understood by the building maintenance contractor. ...
Department
Guyot/Moffett/LT Special Facil
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2025-20750
Date Posted 2 months ago(7/24/2025 10:10 AM)
The HVAC Mechanic is a member of the Facilities Operations. Possessing journey level skills and experience, and with minimum oversight, the HVAC Mechanic is responsible for safely completing a full complement of journey level HVAC tasks, including, but not limited to the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair to a wide-range of campus HVAC equipment. The incumbent follows University safety rules and regulations at all times, along with established safety work procedures. The HVAC Shop members are represented by SEIU Local 175. 
Department
HVAC
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Building Trades and Technicians
Requisition # 2025-20712
Date Posted 3 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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