Custodian

The Lawrenceville School
retirement plan

Mar 24, 2025
Apply Job Type Full-time Description 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, side-by-side 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 three-quarters 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. Non-Essential 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. Requirements 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 one-month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Work Environment Characteristics Operates in a professional work environment. Must be able to lift up to 75lbs. Must be able to climb stairs Required to stand, talk, hear, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. 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 Hazard Communication Lockout/Tagout PPE Respiratory Fire Safety Bloodborne Pathogens Fall Protection Powered Hand Tools Heat Stress Ladder safety Ergonomics Emergency First Aid Asbestos Awareness Walking-Working Surfaces Preventive Slips and Falls Back injury prevention The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual's 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 pre-employment 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.