Campus Lead Custodian | Shift Leader & Cleaning Expert

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University seeks a lead custodian to manage cleaning across campus sites and to oversee small teams or shifts in the supervisor's absence. The role requires operating janitorial equipment, coordinating tasks, and ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are met.

Responsibilities include supervising shifts, handling maintenance tasks, and supporting special functions. The position offers flexibility with weekday and weekend shifts and requires a valid driver's license for golf carts

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions in English
• Ability to operate manual and power janitorial equipment
• Ability to utilize an iPad to execute work orders
• Ability to work overtime before the start of a shift, at the end of a shift, on weekends, etc.
• Valid driver’s license for driving University golf carts and scooters
• Previous custodial experience, with leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning duties, such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, wiping, restocking, and refilling in different spaces across campus, including restrooms, stairwells, and elevators
• Clean light fixtures and change light bulbs within the reach of a 6’ ladder
• Empty waste receptacles and transport contents to designated disposal containers
• Execute outdoor maintenance by removing snow, ice, and debris from building entrances
• Mop, vacuum, strip, refinish, and extract different floor surfaces, including carpet
• Manually transport and arrange furniture for special functions
• Inspect fire extinguishers
• Operate scooters/golf carts for transporting personnel, trash, materials, etc.
• Lead shifts or small working groups and report to the supervisor as necessary
• Work overtime as needed and fulfill miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership experience

English comprehension

iPad usage

Overtime flexibility

Driver's license

Tools

Janitorial equipment

iPad

Golf carts

Job description

Princeton University seeks a lead custodian to manage cleaning across campus sites and to oversee small teams or shifts in the supervisor's absence. The role requires operating janitorial equipment, coordinating tasks, and ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are met.

Responsibilities include supervising shifts, handling maintenance tasks, and supporting special functions. The position offers flexibility with weekday and weekend shifts and requires a valid driver's license for golf carts