PORTER

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,907 - 31,753; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking a dedicated PORTER to manage the cleanliness and orderliness of facilities. The role involves various tasks, including power washing, maintaining trash compactors, and supporting the maintenance team. Candidates should have excellent time-management skills and be able to work with diverse populations.

This position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of relevant experience. The hiring range is $18.08 - $23.05.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with a diverse staff and student population.
• Read, write and speak English, and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• One year experience in landscaping and grounds operation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining building cleanliness and orderliness.
• Ensure premises’ safety and operate cleaning tools and equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and assist with maintenance calls.

Skills

Time-management skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

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: TSU203742

Official TSU Title: PORTER

Grant Title: N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary: Under general minimum supervision a porter is responsible for managing the building’s cleanliness and orderliness, together with the cleaning & maintenance team. Duties of a porter include ensuring the premises’ safety, operating cleaning tools and equipment, and performing basic troubleshooting. Other tasks include adhering to the highest safety standards and procedures and assisting with maintenance calls. A porter must have excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills to ensure daily smooth operations.

Essential Duties Summary

• Power washing
• Maintain trash compactors, trash shoots & dumpster areas
• Cleaning of light fixtures
• Straightening of furniture, removal of waste
• Remove trash and replace liners in public (common area) trash cans
• Removal of furniture, trash, and other household items from vacated apartments
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

% FTE: 1.0

Hiring Range: $18.08 - $23.05

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent preferred, field experience or military experience may be substituted.

Required Licensing/Certification: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Routine, preventive and corrective building maintenance
• Requires seasoned skills in the job function or professional discipline; performs more complex, but expected work for a fully competent incumbent in the function or discipline; demonstrates an understanding of most work routines, rules, procedures and operations; may give advice to other, less experienced positions or provide technical leadership to job classifications performing similar work

Skill in:

• N/A

Ability to:

• Work well with a diverse staff and student population
• Read, write and speak English, and perform simple arithmetic calculations

Work Experience: One (1) year experience in landscaping and grounds operation.

Working/Environmental Conditions: Working conditions involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and require following basic safety precautions. Physical demands include moderate to heavy physical activity that includes prolonged standing and/or walking, handling moderate to heavy weight objects and/or using or carrying equipment. Work may require routine travel.

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.

Close Date: 06/24/2026

Open Until Filled (overrides close field): No

Special Instructions to Applicants: Open to all applicants.