What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Arts Council of Princeton?
Job Description
The Arts Council of Princeton’s Custodian performs all janitorial services, inside and outside of the building in addition to light building maintenance, and safety that promote a clean and safe working environment for the building’s employees and helps with setup and takedown of all events. The Full-Time Custodian reports to the Executive Director.
Regular Hours: A standard shift is Monday to Friday, 3pm - 11pm, however, weekend shifts are on occasion mandatory.
Start Date: Immediate
Specific responsibilities include:
The Custodian uses many soft skills and industry knowledge to maintain the commercial properties they oversee, including:
Founded in 1967, the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community Through the Arts. Housed in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts in downtown Princeton, NJ, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, studio-based classes and workshops in the visual, performing and literary arts. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population in the greater Princeton region. The ACP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Founded in 1967, the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community Through the Arts. Housed in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts in downtown Princeton, NJ, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, studio-based classes and workshops in the visual, performing and literary arts. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population in the greater Princeton region. The ACP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Arts Council of Princeton’s Custodian performs all janitorial services, inside and outside of the building in addition to light building maintenance, and safety that promote a clean and safe working environment for the building’s employees and helps with setup and takedown of all events. The Full-Time Custodian reports to the Executive Director.
Regular Hours: A standard shift is Monday to Friday, 3pm - 11pm, however, weekend shifts are on occasion mandatory.
Start Date: Immediate
Specific responsibilities include:
- Spends a significant portion of the workweek cleaning the building.
- Daily cleaning all public spaces, bathrooms, offices, classrooms, mopping, kitchen, etc.
- Cleaning windows, mopping floors, vacuuming, restocking, refilling, elevators, windowsills, etc.
- Empty waste receptacles and transport contents to disposal containers
- Deep cleaning during semester breaks
- Responsible for exterior maintenance
- Terrace
- Roof
- Grounds
- Parking lot
- Light snow removal
- Light landscaping
- Trash collection
- Replace lighting
- Replace signage
- Putting away deliveries, including clay and other supplies
- Organize janitor closet, tool room and supplies.
- Responsible for light maintenance including
- Repairing equipment
- Painting
- Spackling
- Light bulbs
- Responsible for upkeep of the gallery between exhibitions; spackling, painting, pedestal storage
- Work with Office Manager for ordering supplies for facilities, programs, and events
- Work with Office Manager to support Rental Events
- Set up chairs, tables, and deal with logistics for rentals and events
The Custodian uses many soft skills and industry knowledge to maintain the commercial properties they oversee, including:
- Ability to work flexible hours: weekend and night shifts are on occasion mandatory
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques and products
- Proficiency with repair tools and techniques
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors, and team members
- Great time management, organization, and prioritization abilities
- Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and comfortable standing or walking for extended periods of time
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders, shovel snow and work at heights and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions.
- Paid time off – Including Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
- Medical & Dental – Employee coverage available
- ACP Membership – Discounts at participating businesses
- Free or Discounted Classes – Available to employee and immediate family members
Founded in 1967, the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community Through the Arts. Housed in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts in downtown Princeton, NJ, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, studio-based classes and workshops in the visual, performing and literary arts. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population in the greater Princeton region. The ACP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Founded in 1967, the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community Through the Arts. Housed in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts in downtown Princeton, NJ, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, studio-based classes and workshops in the visual, performing and literary arts. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population in the greater Princeton region. The ACP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
