Custodian II

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,352 - 27,221; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking a Custodian II to maintain the cleanliness of campus buildings. Responsibilities include planning and executing cleaning schedules, operating various cleaning equipment, and performing routine maintenance on these equipment. Candidates should have 1-3 years of related experience and preferably a high school diploma or G.E.D. The position involves moderate physical activity and adherence to safety precautions. The hiring range for this position is $15.50 to $19.76 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Physical demands include moderate physical activity, prolonged standing/walking, handling moderate weight objects.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes cleaning schedules for various areas.
• Operates cleaning equipment and performs maintenance on custodial equipment.
• Cleans and restocks restrooms and other facilities.

Skills

Knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Posting Number

TSU203648

Official TSU Title

Custodian II

Grant Title

N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

Under direct supervision performs advanced cleaning procedures to maintain interior of buildings on the University campus.

Essential Duties Summary

• Plans, organizes and executes daily/weekly/monthly time schedules for cleaning classrooms, offices, public areas, hallways, stairways, labs, walls, floors, lecture rooms, carpet, office furniture and exterior entrances of assigned buildings.
• Operates cleaning equipment such as buffer, burnisher, pressure washer, wet vac, shampoo and scrubbing machine. Strips, waxes, and buffs floors to maintain cleanliness of the buildings.
• Cleans restrooms and restocks paper and soap.
• Sweeps, mops, dusts, washes windows, vacuums carpets, polishes wood/metal, disinfects rooms and removes trash from building.
• Maintains daily record of cleaning supplies used in assigned area.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment.
• Maintains and organizes inventory of cleaning supplies in the custodial closet.
• Reports maintenance problems in assigned building to supervisor.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

$15.50-$19.76

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent education preferred.

Required Licensing/Certification

None required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Policies, procedures, and practices.
• Applies a mix of basic skills and advancing capabilities in the job function or discipline to complete varied tasks and assignments.

Skill in

• None required.

Ability to

• None required.

Work Experience

One (1) to three (3) years of related experience.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Working conditions involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and require following basic safety precautions.
• Physical demands include moderate physical activity that includes prolonged standing and/or walking, handling moderate weight objects and/or using or carrying equipment.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment‑related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.