Campus Custodian & Facilities Specialist

stedwards; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Edward's University in Austin, TX is seeking a Custodian to clean and maintain university buildings, move equipment, and set up for classes or events.

The role follows a 5-day schedule, with weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) and hours around 8:00am-4:30pm, with potential schedule adjustments by the supervisor. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and experience operating floor machines; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs or ladders to 20 feet is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Environmental Services training is helpful.
• Related experience plus the ability to operate the floor machines required.
• Must be able to lift and carry/move up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders to 20 feet, and work off a platform lift or scaffold.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills with the utmost attention to detail.
• Ability to balance priorities to accomplish assigned tasks within the required time frame and to be able to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity.
• Ability to speak and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, and customers, based on the assumption that such individuals can only speak and understand English.
• Ability to read and write English in a manner that is sufficient to understand information on MSDS and instructions on products and methods used in the normal course and scope of the job.
• Must possess the ability to pass a criminal background check successfully.

Responsibilities

• Move equipment, furniture, and set up for classes or special events.
• Emptying waste containers, cleaning restroom facilities, mopping floors, stripping and waxing floors, vacuuming and extracting carpets, dusting and washing windows.
• Relocate furnishings and equipment and support special event preparation.
• Re-supply custodial closets and restrooms regularly.
• Responsible for regulatory and policy compliance as it applies to the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

English communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Environmental Services training

Tools

Floor machines operation

Ladders & scaffolds

OSHA safety basics

Job description

St. Edward's University in Austin, TX is seeking a Custodian to clean and maintain university buildings, move equipment, and set up for classes or events.

The role follows a 5-day schedule, with weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) and hours around 8:00am-4:30pm, with potential schedule adjustments by the supervisor. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and experience operating floor machines; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs or ladders to 20 feet is