Custodian

Requisition # 2026-21535

Date Posted 7 days ago(2/11/2026 10:53 AM)

Department: PPPL Facilities

Category: Maintenance and Custodial Services

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

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 PPPL’s 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 world’s 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!

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Communicate with teams and supervisor/management on PPPL communication device.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative in completing work assignments.
• Clean bathrooms and restrooms including shower rooms, sinks, mirrors, fixtures, and other similar equipment. Fills paper towel, toilet tissue, hand sanitizers and soap dispensers.
• Dusts furniture, equipment, and flat surfaces. Cleans windowsills, ledges, door frames/trim, radiators, baseboards, and tops of windows.
• Perform corrective and restorative maintenance on tile, hard-floors, and carpet.
• Empty waste receptacles. Transfer trash, compost, and recyclables to dumpster sites.
• Dust, vacuum, wipe down and disinfect tables, clean chairs, and clean fixtures.
• Clean appliances in common areas as needed.
• Dust-mop, mop, vacuum, scrub, burnish, strip and refinish floor surfaces.
• Vacuum, extract, and shampoo carpets.
• Clean lobbies, meeting rooms and cafeteria (routine cleaning in serving line and dining area).
• Clean stairwells, elevators, and steps to buildings, and de-ice in winter weather.
• Cleans draperies, curtains, and Venetian blinds as necessary.
• Wash and web walls and clean windows periodically.
• Reports need for maintenance and repairs to supervisor or trades man.

Qualifications

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 overtime as required.

Standard Weekly Hours 40.00

Eligible for Overtime Yes

Benefits Eligible Yes

Probationary Period 90 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail) No

Physical Capacity Exam Required Yes

Valid Driver's License Required No

Union Code SEU-Service Employees Inter Union

Salary Range $22.15 Minimum Hourly Rate