Senior Custodian

Texas A&M University; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Texas A&M University–Kingsville is seeking a Senior Custodian to oversee daily cleaning operations across campus buildings in Kingsville, TX. The role involves supervising custodial teams, ensuring safety procedures, and coordinating supplies while maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

The Senior Custodian will train staff, monitor performance, and handle on-call duties for evenings, weekends, and events. A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Education – High school Graduation or GED.
• Experience – One Year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises teams/shifts of custodians.
• Helps train and educate team members on procedures.
• Maintains inventory, equipment and supplies list.
• Opens and secures building entrances daily.
• Responds to maintenance work orders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school Graduation or GED

Job description

Job Title: Senior Custodian Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Job Type: Staff

Job Location: Kingsville, Texas

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo. For more information, click here.

Position Overview

The Senior Custodian, under supervision, provides daily, general cleaning services in a variety of styles to Campus Buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Supervises teams/shifts of custodians
• Helps train and educate team members on approved procedures for all types of cleaning services and safety processes.
• Acts as Quality Control of service levels with their respective team member areas.
• Assign tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure timely completion of custodial duties.
• Maintain inventory, equipment and supplies list.
• Holds custodian responsible and accountable for attendance and performance.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of others.
• Assist in onboarding new employees and reinforcing departmental policies and expectations.

Operations Support

• Performs tasks to clean and maintain general appearance of buildings, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, extracting, scrubbing, stripping, waxing and burnishing floors.
• Performs task to clean, dust, disinfect, wash and clean walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, offices, common areas, restrooms, kitchens and meeting spaces.
• Performs interior and exterior window cleaning, sweeping of sidewalks and building entrances.
• Responsible for opening and securing of building entrances daily.
• Responsible for picking up and delivering supplies to support custodial staff.
• Collects and disposes of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements or administrative changes.
• Completes all maintenance tasks/projects assigned.

Equipment Support

• Operate mechanical, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing custodial cleaning duties.
• Moves equipment and furniture for proper cleaning.
• May require moving and lifting tables and chairs.

Special Projects and Reporting

• Gathers, monitors and reports supply request from team members to share with Assistant Director of Custodial.
• Gathers, monitors and reports of broken and inoperable custodial equipment from team members to share with Assistant Director of Custodial.
• Gathers, monitors and reports property damage, and vandalism to Assistant Director of Custodial.
• Gathers, monitors and reports water intrusion, leaks, mold and mildew to Assistant Director of Custodial.
• Gathers, monitors and reports light bulb replacements.
• Will participate with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.
• Will participate in shift changes every quarter.

Morning & Evening Shifts

• Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate to building occupants of custodial maintenance schedules.
• Responds to preventative and reactive maintenance work orders.
• Responds to building occupants in a positive and professional manner.
• Effectively communicates with other Senior Custodians and Assistant Director of Custodial through emails, phone calls, or group messaging.

Other Duties

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education – High school Graduation or GED
• Experience – One Year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience - Supervisory Related Experience
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
• Multitask and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Work cooperatively and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with coworkers, clients and staff.

Other Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat.
• Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.
• Some lifting/moving/carrying of furniture and equipment.

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive
• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Why Join the Javelina Nation?

Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and service.

All employees enjoy: a welcoming campus community

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System

A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals

Shared Values: TAMUK employees uphold the Shared Values of Care, Integrity, Pride, Innovation, and Excellence, which form the foundation of the University’s culture and guide its strategic plan.

More information on TAMUK’s Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.

4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments. TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance. This requires participation from all faculty and staff.

More information on 4DX can be found here.

Caring Campus: TAMUK employees embody the Institute for Evidence Based Change’s Caring Campus mindset, maintaining a collegial and caring attitude towards students and each other to foster student engagement and a positive, collaborative work environment.

More information on Caring Campus can be found here.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Commensurate with experience Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages.
• In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply) With our generous benefit package, robust professional development opportunities, strong retirement programs, and dedication to service excellence, TAMUK is a truly engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance: Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage Dental & Vision Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account On-Campus Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful. Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program Book scholarships Public Service Loan Forgiveness Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month 8 hours of sick leave per month 8 hours of paid Birthday leave 12-15 paid holidays per year

Additional Information

A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual’s expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual’s current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University-Kingsville subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment visa status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may affect the university’s ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities.