Custodian - PART TIME (20 hours per week)

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning duties, such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, restocking, and refilling in different spaces across campus, including restrooms
• Perform cleaning functions specific to your assigned facilities, based on seasonal and project requirements
• Assist with or execute snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities
• Empty waste receptacles and transport contents to designated disposal containers
• Ensure necessary doors are locked after cleaning restricted areas
• Maintain equipment and supplies by completing routine upkeep
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Fulfill miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience
• Demonstration of good interpersonal and communication skills in reading, writing, and receiving oral instructions in English
• Demonstration of customer service with emphasis on positive attitude
• Capable of learning how to operate equipment and practicing current cleaning methods
• Ability to work flexible hours, such as overtime, to meet the needs of University operations
• Moderate physical fitness — as a custodian, you must possess the following:
  • Physical agility, full range of motion, and ability to maintain balance
  • Ability to stand or walk 2–4 hours at one time for a total of 6–8 hours per day
  • Ability to lift or carry up to 10 pounds frequently (33–66% of the workday)
  • Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds in a range of motion from floor to overhead occasionally (up to 33% of the workday)
  • Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally (up to 33% of the workday)
  • Ability to push or pull using force up to 10 pounds constantly (over 66% of the workday)
  • Ability to push or pull using force up to 60 pounds occasionally (up to 33% of the workday)
  • Ability to use arms and hands for simple grasping, pushing, or pulling frequently (33–66% of the workday)
  • Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb, and reach or lift overhead occasionally (up to 33% of the work day)
  • Ability to climb stairs or ladders, shovel snow, work at heights, and work outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions

Work Schedule

A standard shift is Monday–Friday, however, weekend shifts are also available with different days off during the week. Open positions may include one of the following:

• 4:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• 10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
• 4:00 p.m.–midnight
• 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. (The 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. shift begins Sunday evening and ends Friday morning.)

Please indicate in the application process your preferred shift and we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $22.59 (minimum hourly rate per union salary range). The University considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer; the actual hourly rate may be higher.

Benefits

Benefits eligible. The University offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.

Additional details

• Standard weekly hours: 20.00
• Eligible for overtime: Yes
• Probationary period: Per union contract
• Essential Services Personnel: Yes
• Physical Capacity Exam Required: Yes
• Valid Driver's License Required: No
• Union: SEU-Service Employees Inter Union