Custodian

The PPPL Building Custodial employee will provide custodial cleaning services work in teams as needed provide customer service maintain safety in the workplace support F&SS sustainable excellence in operations and the maintenance of PPPL facilities and infrastructure and model PPPLs core values RISE.

Responsibility Accountability respectful ethical and strive to be diverse and inclusive.
Innovation Pursue and contribute transformative ideas in operations.
Safety Vigilant about safety through training education and prevention.
Engagement Passionately committed to and focused on operational excellence.
Arrive to work on time in approved uniform prior to clocking in.

Under minimal supervision this position is responsible for providing a clean tidy safe and healthy working environment for employees. It applies to the maintenance and care of buildings facilities and fixtures on PPPL C and D Sites.

A U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is tackling the worlds toughest science and technology challenges using plasma the fourth state of matter. With more than 70 years of history PPPL is a leader in the science and engineering behind the development of fusion energy a potentially limitless energy source. PPPL is also using its expertise to advance research in the areas of microelectronics quantum sensors and devices and sustainability sciences. Whether it be through science engineering technology or professional services every team member has an opportunity to contribute to our mission and vision. Come join us!

Core Duties:

1. Communicate with teams and supervisor/management on PPPL communication device.

2. Ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative in completing work assignments.

3. Clean bathrooms and restrooms including shower rooms sinks mirrors fixtures and other similar equipment. Fills paper towel toilet tissue hand sanitizers and soap dispensers.

4. Dusts furniture equipment and flat surfaces. Cleans windowsills ledges door frames/trim radiators baseboards and tops of windows.

5. Perform corrective and restorative maintenance on tile hard-floors and carpet.

6. Empty waste receptacles. Transfer trash compost and recyclables to dumpster sites.

7. Dust vacuum wipe down and disinfect tables clean chairs and clean fixtures.

8. Clean appliances in common areas as needed.

9. Dustmop mop vacuum scrub burnish strip and refinish floor surfaces.

10. Vacuum extract and shampoo carpets.

11. Clean lobbies meeting rooms and cafeteria (routine cleaning in serving line and dining area).

12. Clean stairwells elevators and steps to buildings and de-ice in winter weather.

13. Cleans draperies curtains and Venetian blinds as necessary.

14. Wash and web walls and clean windows periodically.

15. Reports need for maintenance and repairs to supervisor or trades man.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions.
• Custodial experience. Previous work experience in the cleaning industry environment or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate basic computer data entry skills for email timesheet and training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Use of custodial equipment vacuums scrubbers buffers mopping sanitation disinfecting and cleaning fixtures and windows. Some basic computer knowledge for training purposes timesheets and emails.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Work schedule 5 AM to 1:30 PM Monday through Fridays some weekend overtime.

• The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates qualifications work experience education/training key skills market collective bargaining agreements as applicable and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates qualifications work experience education/training key skills market collective bargaining agreements as applicable and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.