Custodian - PART TIME

Princeton University

Princeton (NJ)

On-site

USD 25,173 - 35,853

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit program

Eligible for overtime

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking a custodian to join its Building Services team. The custodian will spend the workday cleaning and maintaining the campus, interacting with the community, and performing various cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate good communication skills. The job offers an hourly rate of $22.15 and requires physical agility to meet the demands of the role.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Good interpersonal and communication skills in English.
Customer service with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Perform routine cleaning duties in various campus facilities.
Assist in snow removal and minor maintenance tasks.
Promote continuous workplace safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Customer service

Physical agility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

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: $22.15

More Impact Than You Can Imagine

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. If you share our values for teamwork, innovation, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and sustainability, we welcome you to join our team.

Responsibilities

As a custodian, you will:

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
the ability to stand or walk 2–4 hours at one time for a total of 6–8 hours per day
the ability to lift or carry up to 10 pounds frequently (33–66% of the workday)
the 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)
the ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally (up to 33% of the workday)
the ability to push or pull using force up to 10 pounds constantly (over 66% of the workday)
the ability to push or pull using force up to 60 pounds occasionally (up to 33% of the workday)
the ability to use arms and hands for simple grasping, pushing, or pulling frequently (33–66% of the workday)
the ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb, and reach or lift overhead occasionally (up to 33% of the work day)
the 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. Please indicate in the application process your preferred shift and we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

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.)

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, candidate's 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 University's 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.

Standard Weekly Hours

20.00

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

Per union contract

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

Yes

Physical Capacity Exam Required