Custodian Trenton, NJ Posted
Listed on 2026-02-20
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Cleaning Services, Building Maintenance
Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking a Custodian as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL). To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the PPPL located in Princeton, NJ. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratory. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.
Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre‑employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.
Job Summary / ScopeUnder 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 bldgs., facilities and fixtures on PPPL C and D Sites.
Work ScheduleWork schedule is 5 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Fridays. Some overtime as required.
Responsibilities- 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.
- Dustmop, 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 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.
- Use of custodial equipment, vacuums, scrubbers, buffers, mopping, sanitation, disinfecting and cleaning fixtures and windows.
- Some basic computer knowledge for training purposes, time sheets and emails.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Pre‑employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test.
- Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre‑placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
- This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre‑employment drug screen.
On-Site
Pay Range$17.71 per hour
Health & Welfare$5.09 per hour
BenefitsSCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.
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