Custodian

Harris County Toll Road Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Toll Road Authority is seeking a Custodian to clean and maintain our facilities and assist with light grounds maintenance. The role includes receiving vendor deliveries, stocking supplies, and ensuring restrooms are well supplied.

This position supports the public during emergencies and requires reliability and good driving records. Typical duties include cleaning interiors, maintaining floors, windows, kitchens, and grounds, and reporting hazards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Strong communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the inside of buildings, including dusting, vacuums, floors, windows, kitchens, restrooms, and stocking supplies.
• Maintain grounds: sweep/clean entrances, parking lots, windows, and grounds.
• Receive deliveries from vendors and make deliveries of supplies and cleaning materials.
• Report hazardous conditions such as fires, vandalism, or other emergencies.

Skills

Cleaning basics

MS Office

Communication

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas driver’s license

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Vacuum cleaners

Mop and bucket

Job description

Position Description

Under general supervision, the Custodian is primarily responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the buildings and cleaning and light maintenance of the grounds, receiving deliveries from vendors and making deliveries of supplies. Required to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintenance of the inside of the buildings including, but not limited to dusting, vacuuming, maintain floors, cleaning windows, kitchens, rest rooms and assuring the rest room facilities are adequately stocked with paper good and emptying waste receptacles.
• Receiving deliveries from vendors and making deliveries of office supplies, cleaning supplies.
• Manages grounds maintenance including, but not limited to sweeping and washing entrances, cleaning windows, parking lots and grounds.
• Report hazardous conditions such as fires, vandalism, burglary and other emergency situations including hazardous conditions and items in need of repair.

Other Duties

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• A valid Texas driver's license and good driving record

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of tools, equipment and materials necessary to properly clean.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally , and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required to lift up to 45 pounds multiple times a day (5 gallon water bottles). Above average physical conditioning is required to be able to walk, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and stretching.

Position Type And Typical Hours Work

• This is a full time position.
• Typical days of work are Monday-Friday.
• Hours may vary based on business needs of the department.
• Must be available to work on weekends and holidays, as needed.

Work Environment

Office environment, outdoor environment, exposure to inclement weather or various temperature changes, possible exposure to loud noises in the environment, possible exposure to dangerous chemicals. Disposing of hazardous materials (body fluids).

Reporting Relations

Reports To Position: Supervisor, Facilities

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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