Custodian

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work-life balance resources

Professional development

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX is seeking a full-time Custodian to maintain sanitary facilities across campus. You will empty trash, clean bathrooms, and keep lobbies, hallways, and offices in pristine condition while following safety procedures.

Work hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday through Saturday, with a monthly salary of $2,650. The role offers benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive campus environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contaminated waste disposal practices and cleaning equipment operation; safety standards and procedures.
• Interacting courteously, working as a team member, inspecting work areas and reporting hazards; professional demeanor.
• Ability to follow instructions to operate equipment, mix cleaners and read labels; perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Empty trash cans and dispose of garbage.
• Empty recycling cans/cardboard and place in designated pickup area.
• Clean and disinfect sinks and bathrooms and restock paper products; vacuum carpets.
• Vacuum carpets: Hallways, Ballrooms, Meeting Rooms, and Common Areas.
• Clean and care for hard floors; buff and polish vinyl floors as needed.
• Dust surfaces in common areas, ballrooms, meeting rooms, stairwells, and hallways.
• Clean lobbies, common areas, study rooms, laundries, offices, furniture, boards, and light fixtures.
• Secure buildings, entrances, exits, interior doors, custodial closets, storage rooms, etc.
• Clean interior and exterior windows.
• Clean Ballroom kitchens and stock with soap and paper products.
• Maintain supplies, keys, equipment, and custodial closet.
• Operate custodial equipment: floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, vacuums.
• Extract carpeting in ballrooms, meeting rooms, study lounges, hallways, offices, and common areas.
• Report any building deficiencies to supervisor and request repairs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Waste disposal

Cleaning equipment

Safety standards

Teamwork

Basic math

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Carpet extractors

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University
Custodian

Posting Number: 2026761

Location: San Marcos

Department: Student Center

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $2,650.00

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Contaminated waste disposal universal practicesand precautions; cleaning equipment operation, disinfecting agents,and chemicals; basic mechanical concepts; safety standards andprocedures; characteristics of and techniques for using custodialequipment and supplies.
• Skill in: Interacting courteously with others; working as ateam member; inspecting work areas and reporting problems andhazards; prioritizing workload for self and others. e professionaland courteous.
• Ability to: Understand instructions to operate equipment, mixcleaners and labels on mixed bottles; perform basic math.

Job Description

Responsible for enhancing the physical appearance of the buildingson campus by providing a sanitary environment and preventing thetransmission of disease carrying microorganisms.

Job Duties

• Empty trash cans and dispose of garbage.
• Empty recycling cans/cardboard and place in designated pick uparea.
• Clean and disinfect sinks and bathrooms and restock paperproducts. Vacuum carpets.
• Vacuum carpets: Hallways, Ballrooms, Meeting Rooms, and CommonAreas.
• Clean and care for hard floors. Buff and polish vinyl floors asneeded.
• Dust surfaces in common areas, ballrooms, meeting rooms,stairwells, and hallways.
• Clean lobbies, common areas, study rooms, laundries, offices,furniture, chalk and writing boards, and light fixtures.
• Secure buildings, entrances, exits, interior doors, custodialclosets, storage rooms, etc.
• Clean interior and exterior windows.
• Clean Ballroom kitchens and stock with soap and paperproducts.
• Maintain supplies, keys, equipment, and custodial closet.
• Operate all custodial equipment: floor scrubbers, carpetsextractors, vacuums.
• Extract carpeting: Ballrooms, Meeting Rooms, Study Lounges,Hallways, Offices, and common areas.
• Clean and maintain all custodial equipment after each use andreport needed repairs to supervisor.
• Report any building deficiency's to supervisor: Lights out,broken fixtures/furniture, stains, small repairs and paintneeds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Open Date: 08/27/2026

Job Close Date: 09/09/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,Saturday

Normal Work Hours Start: 9:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 6:00PM

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon thesuccessful verification of work authorization. Employees arerequired to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy theconditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and theuniversity makes no implicit or explicit promises to financiallysupport visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58277

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.