Custodian - Day Shift

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Custodian for the day shift to perform custodial and routine maintenance duties across campus facilities. The role includes floor care, restroom cleaning, trash removal, and general cleaning tasks.

The position requires reading and writing ability with a minimum of six months of related experience or a suitable education/experience mix. Training is provided, and standard industry cleaning tools are used.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write.
• Minimum six months related experience or an education/experience combination.

Responsibilities

• Buffs and polishes floors, cleans carpet, wet mops and dust mops.
• Cleans restrooms, vacuums carpets and rugs, collects and removes trash.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, strips and refinishes floors, and performs related cleaning duties.
• Assists in training new custodians and maintains a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Reading & writing

Education

Less than a high school diploma

Job description

Requisition:

202600336S

Title:

Custodian - Day Shift

FLSA status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 02. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf

Occupational Category:

Service Maintenance

Department:

Facilities Campus Services

Division:

Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date:

10/20/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Less than a high school diploma with the ability to read and write. Minimum of six months experience in related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Performs custodial and routine maintenance duties, in various areas of the University.

Primary Responsibilities:

Buffs and polishes floors, cleans carpet, wet mops and dust mops. Cleans restroom, vacuums carpets and rugs, collects and removes trash and rubbish. Dusts, polishes furniture, strips, and refinishes floors and performs all cleaning and related duties. Assists in training new custodians. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Utilizes standard industry tools and equipment such as vacuum, scrubber, floor polisher, and shampooer. May assist in training of new custodians within the assigned area. Requires accuracy in following written and oral instructions. May be exposed to outside weather and fifty percent exposure to one or more elements such as dust, dirt, fumes, and chemicals. Requires the ability to maintain a good working relationship with other University employees and students. Requires alertness and attention to duties to avoid mistakes and injury.

This position is Monday - Friday, Day shift, 5:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Training Hours for the first two weeks:

Day 1: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Day 2 - 14: 5:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48987

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.