Custodian

Job Title

Custodian

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Campus Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Custodian, under supervision, provides daily, general cleaning services in a variety of styles to Campus Buildings. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performs tasks to clean and maintain the general appearance of assigned buildings, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, extracting, stripping, waxing and burnishing floors. 

• Dust, disinfect, wash and clean walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, offices, common areas, restrooms, kitchens and meeting spaces. 

• Window cleaning, sweeping sidewalks and building entrances 

• Operate mechanical, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing custodial cleaning duties.  

• Reports broken and inoperable custodial equipment to Senior Custodian.   

• Moves equipment and furniture for proper cleaning. May require moving and lifting tables and chairs.  

• Maintain inventory and order janitorial supplies as needed. 

• Collects and disposes of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans. 

• Monitors and reports light bulbs replacements.  

• Monitors and reports water leaks, property damage, and vandalism to Senior Custodian.   

• Completes all task assigned by supervisor.  

• Will participate with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events. 

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

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. 

Minimum Requirements 

Education – High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Experience – No prior experience required. 

Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding. Good oral and written communication skills  

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.