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Texas A&M University System

Texas public university system

Senior Custodian

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Kingsville, TX, USA
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • High school graduation or GED is required.
  • One year of related experience is required.
  • The position requires clear verbal and written communication to ensure understanding.
  • The position requires the ability to multitask and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
  • The position requires the ability to work cooperatively and maintain positive working relationships with others.
  • The position requires the ability to interact positively and professionally with coworkers, clients, and staff.
  • The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat.
  • The position requires the ability to move light, medium, or heavy objects with assistance, including some lifting, moving, or carrying furniture and equipment.
  • The position is security sensitive and subject to a criminal history investigation.
  • Export-control authorization is required before employment starts.
  • The employee must comply with state and federal laws and codes, Texas A&M University System and university policies, regulations, rules, and procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Provide daily general cleaning services in a variety of styles to campus buildings under supervision.
  • Supervise teams and shifts of custodians.
  • Train and educate team members on approved procedures for cleaning services and safety processes.
  • Monitor service quality in the areas assigned to the team.
  • Assign tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure timely completion of custodial duties.
  • Maintain inventory and lists of equipment and supplies.
  • Hold custodians accountable for attendance and performance.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of others.
  • Assist with onboarding new employees and reinforcing departmental policies and expectations.
  • Clean and maintain building appearance by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, extracting, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and burnishing floors.
  • Clean, dust, disinfect, and wash walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, offices, common areas, restrooms, kitchens, and meeting spaces.
  • Clean interior and exterior windows and sweep sidewalks and building entrances.
  • Open and secure building entrances daily.
  • Pick up and deliver supplies to support custodial staff.
  • Collect and dispose of trash according to approved procedures and infection control plans.
  • Recommend process improvements or administrative changes.
  • Complete assigned maintenance tasks and projects.
  • Operate mechanical, electrical, and battery-operated machines used for custodial cleaning.
  • Move equipment and furniture to facilitate cleaning, including tables and chairs.
  • Gather, monitor, and report team members’ supply requests to the Assistant Director of Custodial.
  • Gather, monitor, and report broken or inoperable custodial equipment to the Assistant Director of Custodial.
  • Gather, monitor, and report property damage and vandalism to the Assistant Director of Custodial.
  • Gather, monitor, and report water intrusion, leaks, mold, and mildew to the Assistant Director of Custodial.
  • Gather, monitor, and report light bulb replacement needs.
  • Participate in on-call duties for evenings, weekends, and special events.
  • Participate in quarterly shift changes between morning and evening shifts.
  • Respond to emergencies, weather events, and catastrophic events as a service responder.
  • Communicate custodial maintenance schedules to building occupants.
  • Respond to preventive and reactive maintenance work orders.
  • Respond to building occupants in a positive and professional manner.
  • Communicate with other Senior Custodians and the Assistant Director of Custodial by email, phone, or group messaging.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Supervisory-related experience is preferred.

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Texas A&M University System

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Texas A&M University System is a statewide public university system combining higher education, research, and public-service agencies. The system coordinates universities and state agencies that deliver teaching, research, extension, engineering, health, and community programs. It serves students, faculty, researchers, public agencies, industries, and communities throughout Texas. Its operating model centers on autonomous member institutions connected through system governance, shared services, public funding, and statewide missions. Teams work across instruction, research, healthcare, extension, engineering, technology, administration, facilities, and public service. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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