Director, Custodial Services

Job Title

Director, Custodial Services

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Office of Facilities, Planning, Construction, and Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Position Overview

Responsible with overseeing the operation, maintenance and managerial oversight of multiple facilities. Implementing policies, procedures and programs that will assure well-managed, well-maintained buildings, facilities. Assist with leading staff in a positive service response to the concerns and needs of user groups; providing assurance of health, safety, and quality maintenance service programs and policy compliance, in coordination and conjunction with the Universities goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Maintaining complete responsibility and oversight of day-to-day operations of campus custodial services. Ensures that staff implements and provides these services in a manner consistent with the university policies, goals, and objectives. 

• Provides leadership in identifying, developing, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring reporting and completing service improvement plans.  

• Provides exemplary leadership to Custodian team members including prioritization, direction, development, and assessment.  

• Manages all personnel actions, including interviewing, selecting, and orientation of new hires, training and evaluating all directly and indirectly supervised personnel. 

• Supervision of all maintenance programs relating to the interior conditions and appearance and operation of the facilities; reviews and analyzes inspections and reports for potential efficiencies in the service of facilities; develops, implements and monitors cost-savings opportunities.  

• Develops and executes annual maintenance plans and maintenance improvement projects.  

• Planning and operation of campus operations in emergency response situations, disaster preparedness, and emergency notification programs. 

• Initiates and approves requisitions for purchase of materials, supplies and contractor services.  

• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with University standards, policies and guidelines. 

• Coordinates the maintenance of custodial fleet and equipment.

Quality Control

• Plans work schedules, shifts, hours, areas of work, and job duties to ensure adequate services are rendered to all areas. 

• Performs regular inspections and evaluations; recommends action items and/or corrective actions.

• Schedules major project work, assuring that adequate staff and supplies are available 

• Develops controls and procedures to monitors work order reports for the assurance of effective and timely evaluation, assignment, completion, and close-out of routine and preventative maintenance of all operations and maintenance management and work production.  

• Develops controls and procedures for supply inventory and documentation of biweekly, monthly and annual needs.

• Develops and administers an ongoing training program for staff to assure services are operated and maintained in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.  

• Observes safety regulations and participates in ongoing safety-training programs to cover all aspects of the work performed by the department.  

• Assures college-wide compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, and codes relating to the operation and safety of facilities and staff. 

Financial and Equipment Reporting         

• Manages the development, preparation, and explanation of the annual Custodial Service budget, quarterly forecasts, and operating plans, as determined or assigned.  

• Manages custodial equipment and supplies inventory.

• Monitors and manages operating budgets, expenses and executes purchases as needed.   

• Maintains records and files; monitors feedback to assure customer satisfaction and identifies service improvement ideas.  

• Prepares and reviews operational and reports

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serves as a primary point of contact for inquiries related to Custodial Services.

• Develops and maintains strong rapport with faculty, staff, and students to elicit feedback for continuous improvement ensuring organizational effectiveness.  

• Responds to non-routine requests

• Serves as liaison with contractors and service providers; coordinates activities with University community.

• Serves on various University, division, and departmental committees and represents the department at various State and National associations.

Other Duties

• The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Acts as emergency service responder during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events.

• This position is on 24-hour emergency call.

Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

10 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs

• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database applications

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat

• Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive

• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.  

• This position is on 24-hour emergency call.

Why Join the Javelina Nation?

Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and service. All employees enjoy:

• A welcoming campus community

• Opportunities for professional development

• Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System

• A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals

Shared Values: TAMUK employees uphold the Shared Values of Care, Integrity, Pride, Innovation, and Excellence, which form the foundation of the University’s culture and guide its strategic plan. More information on TAMUK’s Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.

4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments. TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance. This requires participation from all faculty and staff. More information on 4DX can be found here.

Caring Campus:  TAMUK employees embody the Institute for Evidence Based Change’s Caring Campus mindset, maintaining a collegial and caring attitude towards students and each other to foster student engagement and a positive, collaborative work environment. More information on Caring Campus can be found here.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

With our generous benefit package, robust professional development opportunities, strong retirement programs, and dedication to service excellence, TAMUK is a truly engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-Campus Wellness Opportunities:

• TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Employee Tuition Assistance Program

• Book scholarships

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Leave:

• 8+ hours of vacation per month

• 8 hours of sick leave per month

• 8 hours of paid Birthday leave

• 12-15 paid holidays per year

Additional Information

A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual’s expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual’s current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University-Kingsville subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment visa status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may affect the university’s ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities.

Application Instructions

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• Contact information for 3 professional references

• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Faculty only)

• Teaching philosophy (Faculty Only-Optional)

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.