As a Custodian at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of Laboratory buildings, private residences, and hotel guest spaces.

Your tasks will include:

• Performing light and heavy cleaning duties in various areas throughout the Laboratory.
• Supporting Laboratory events by providing porter services and assisting in moving furniture and equipment.
• Cleaning office and laboratory spaces, conference rooms, restrooms, and other work areas.
• Supplying and maintaining cleanliness in restrooms and kitchenettes.
• Performing floor cleaning, carpet maintenance, and upholstery cleaning.
• Dusting and polishing furniture, window blinds, and other surfaces.
• Handling regulated medical waste collection and disposal procedures.
• Following safety procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment.
• Keeping storage areas well-stocked, clean, and organized.
• Notifying the supervisor of any repair needs.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: 1-year experience in a custodial position

Skills:

• Ability to lift and carry 40lbs
• Ability to work on ladders and step stools
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Basic cleaning techniques.
• Attention to detail.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory offers a free shuttle service to and from Syosset Train Station for all employees.

How to Apply:
If you are ready to be a valuable member of our team, join us in maintaining a welcoming and productive environment for groundbreaking scientific research. Please complete the online application found here: Position ID 968

Environment
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program.


Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $17.43-18.52. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor