Custodian

The Custodian keeps the premises of The Lawrenceville School campus and buildings in clean and orderly condition by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate vacuum cleaners auto scrubbers carpet extractors sweepers burnishing machines sidebyside low speed machines weighted stone machines wet/dry vacuums air movers and Kaivav bathroom cleaning machines.
• Keep equipment in good working order. Immediately reports defective equipment to the supervisor.
• Clean all glass using proper cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Clean and polish lighting fixtures marble surfaces metal surfaces and trim using proper cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Clean rooms hallways lobbies lounges restrooms corridors elevators and elevator tracks stairways and locker rooms and other campus areas using correct techniques and chemicals.
• Empty trash receptacles daily including feminine hygiene disposal containers making sure that the container is clean and a new liner is provided.
• Sweep dust mop damp mop scrub/strip and wax all hard floors steps and stairways using proper chemicals and equipment.
• Clean rugs carpets upholstered furniture and draperies using proper chemicals and equipment.
• Dust all hard surfaces furniture and equipment. Polishes metalwork.
• Wash walls ceiling and woodwork. Washes windows door panels and sills.
• Clean chalkboards erasers and eraser trays using proper equipment.
• Empty wastebaskets. Place all recycling items in proper containers.
• Transport trash and waste to the disposal area.
• Replenish bathroom supplies such as paper towels toilet paper and hand soap as needed.
• Clean custodian closet. Empties vacuum cleaner or changes bag between half and threequarters full changes belt as needed.
• Move furniture and other items within a building as directed to ensure proper cleaning. Sets up tables and chairs in the auditorium or hall.
• Must attend training and development classes and/or sessions as directed by Custodial Management.
• Maintain levels of attendance punctuality and appearance as required by departmental standards.

NonEssential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as requested.
• Replace incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs.
• Shovel building entrance ways steps porches and exists when snow removal is necessary. Salts all areas after snow is removed in houses academic and administrative buildings.

This position is considered Essential Personnel and must be available during emergency situations when required. Essential personnel are required to be available for Snow Removal Graduation setups Alumni Weekend Trash removal etc.

• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting bending and standing for extended periods.
• Capable of using cleaning equipment like vacuums floor scrubbers and other machines.

Education and/or Experience:

Must have high school education or GED up to onemonth of related experience or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment Characteristics

1. Operates in a professional work environment.
2. Must be able to lift up to 75lbs.
3. Must be able to climb stairs
4. Required to stand talk hear walk use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
5. May require exposure to and use of chemical compounds used for cleaning which are hazardous or may cause injury if instructions regarding their mixture application and/or use are not followed properly.

OSHA Training Requirements provided by The School:

Classes

1. Hazard Communication
2. Lockout/Tagout
3. PPE
4. Respiratory
5. Fire Safety
6. Bloodborne Pathogens
7. Fall Protection
8. Powered Hand Tools
9. Heat Stress
10. Ladder safety
11. Ergonomics
12. Emergency First Aid
13. Asbestos Awareness
14. WalkingWorking Surfaces
15. Preventive Slips and Falls
16. Back injury prevention

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individuals race creed color religion national origin nationality sex pregnancy affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression age veteran status physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness) genetic information refusal to provide genetic information refusal to submit to genetic testing ancestry familial status marital status domestic partnership status civil union status atypical cellular or blood trait military service application for military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School conducts preemployment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check verification of work history academic credentials licenses and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.