Custodian 1

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston Local Custodial Services team seeks applicants for a cleaning position in Houston. Under supervision, you will perform basic cleaning duties across facilities and common areas on campus.

Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and replenishing supplies while maintaining cleanliness and safety. This entry-level role requires ability to read and follow simple instructions; no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read, write and follow simple instructions, typically gained through up to 8 years of formal schooling.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub floors, stairs, and surfaces inside and outside buildings.
• Vacuum carpets in offices and public areas; wax, buff, and shampoo floors as needed.
• Empty wastebaskets and replenish liners; manage trash for removal.
• Wipe and dust furniture, fixtures, glass, doors, and windows.
• Clean sinks, toilets, and tiles; restock soap, towels, and toilet paper.
• Notify supervisor of safety or supply needs and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning

Education

8 years schooling

Job description

Department: Local Custodial Services Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description
Under direct supervision, performs basic cleaning duties. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors, stairs and other surfaces inside and outside buildings.
• Vacuums carpet in offices, rooms and public areas; scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs floors using powered scrubber and buffer; shampoos carpet and rugs using shampooing machine.
• Empties wastebaskets, pencil sharpeners, smoking urns, ashtrays, etc. into containers or plastic bags; replaces liners in wastebaskets; places trash in collection area for removal.
• Wipes, dusts and/or polishes furniture, fixtures, glass doors and windows, door trims, etc.
• Wipes and scrubs sinks, toilets and tiles; removes supplies from janitorial closet and replenishes soaps, towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Notifies appropriate supervisor of potential safety and maintenance issues and when supplies and materials need to be replenished.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  

MQ: Requires the ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions as might normally be acquired through up to 8 years of formal schooling.
No Experience Is Required.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.