Custodian I

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lone Star College-CyFair in Cypress, TX, is seeking a Custodian I to perform routine and specialized cleaning across campus facilities, ensuring safety and quality standards.

Under supervision, you will support events, maintain floors and restrooms, and help keep the campus welcoming. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas to standards set by the college and supervisor.
• Duties include dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows, cleaning and restocking restrooms, and emptying trash.
• Operates floor care equipment and applies floor sealers and wax.
• Assists with setup and breakdown of events and maintains safety standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience


2. Leading in academic excellence


3. Strength in culture and talent development


4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Located in suburban northwest Houston, in the heart of the Cy-Fair Community, Lone Star College-CyFair offers a full range of programs, including unique offerings in fire science technology, logistics management, and sonography. Since opening its award-winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth, supporting an exciting learning environment that combines state-of-the-art technology with active, collaborative learning.

The address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

Under close supervision, Custodian I performs routine and specialized custodial duties in assigned area(s), including floor care maintenance. The position requires extensive physical labor, adherence to safety protocols, and regular use of commercial cleaning products and equipment.

This role works collaboratively across LSC campuses on special projects, recommend process improvement, and implement best practices in standard operating procedures (SOPs) across functional units.

Essential Job Functions

1. Cleans assigned areas to standards set by the college and supervisor


2. Duties include but are not limited to: dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows, cleaning and restocking restrooms, and emptying trash


3. Operates floor care equipment, including:
   
   
   
   1. Low-speed floor machines for top scrubbing or stripping floors
   
   
   2. Grout cleaning equipment in restrooms
   
   
   3. Carpet extractors for deep cleaning and carpet restoration
   
   
   4. Application of floor sealers and wax
   
   
   5. High-speed buffers to harden and polish wax finishes
   
   
   
   


4. Assists with setup and breakdown of tables, chairs, and rooms for events


5. Maintains safety standards at all times, including proper chemical handling, safe equipment usage, and reporting unsafe conditions


6. Completes annual training on hazardous chemicals, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other safety requirements


7. Responds to emergency cleaning or maintenance needs


8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in using custodial equipment, including floor cleaning machinery


• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established cleaning procedures


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks


• Ability to reach, push, pull, bend, and stand for prolonged periods

Physical Abilities

• Manual dexterity to operate custodial tools and equipment


• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and negligible force frequently or constantly, to lift, carry, push, or pull objects


• Ability to handle equipment with full hand and maintain coordination for detailed tasks


• Visual and auditory ability to identify maintenance needs and ensure safety


• Ability to receive and interpret detailed oral instructions


• Frequent reaching, extending, and repetitive motion of hands and arms

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Uses various custodial equipment including brooms, mops, vacuums, and other cleaning tools


• Interacts with internal and external contacts as necessary to carry out job duties


• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with regular exposure to dust, dirt, and other environmental elements


• May regularly travel to different LSC locations


• May be fully reassigned to other LSC locations if necessary


• May need to work weekends and untraditional hours if necessary


• This position is classified as an essential employee, which means the individual may be required to report to work during college closures or emergencies to support recovery and reopening efforts

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Certified Cleaning Technician (BCCT) or Advanced Certified Cleaning Technician (ACCT) certification

Salary

Hiring salary range is: $33,540 - $38,571

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment


2. If the position was full time or part time


3. If the position was paid or unpaid


4. Level of degree completed including date earned.


5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.