Senior Custodian

Texas A&M Agrilife Research; Overton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12–15 paid holidays annually

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking a Senior Custodian in Overton, Texas. The role focuses on maintaining building cleanliness across headquarters facilities, including floors, walls, restrooms, kitchens, and meeting spaces.

You will operate cleaning equipment, manage supplies, and assist in event setup while securing the building daily. The position is hourly paid, with normal responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to facility maintenance with a strong emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness of headquarters building, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing and burnishing floors.
• Dusts and cleans walls, offices, restrooms, kitchens and meeting spaces.
• Operates custodial equipment and machinery.
• Picks up supplies and delivers items as required.
• Cleans headquarters and headhouse restrooms.
• Performs daily trash collection and mail pickup.
• Secures building daily.
• Cleans windows and entrances; paints as needed.
• Maintains inventory and orders janitorial supplies.
• Arranges classrooms, auditorium and lobby for meetings.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Independent and team work

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job TitleSenior Custodian Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Overton Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationOverton, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about joining AgriLife!

Position Information

Job Summary: The Senior Custodian is responsible for performing tasks to maintain building cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks to clean and maintain general appearance of headquarters building, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing and burnishing floors.


• Dust, disinfect, wash and clean walls, offices, restrooms, kitchens and meeting spaces.


• Operate mechanical, electrical and battery operated machines to aid in performing custodial cleaning duties.


• Pick up supplies and deliver items as required.


• Clean headquarters and headhouse restrooms.


• Daily trash collection.


• Daily mail pick-up and transport to post office.


• Securing building daily.


• Window cleaning, sweeping sidewalks and building entrances.


• Performs painting.


• Maintain inventory and order janitorial supplies as needed.


• Arrange classroom space, auditorium and lobby for meetings which requires moving and lifting tables and chairs.


• Change light bulbs and air filters.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.


• One year of related experience.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and as a team member.


• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.


• Computer knowledge.

Salary

Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship

Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Benefits and Leave

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)


• 12–15 annual paid holidays


• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation


• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas


• Employee Wellness Initiative


• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

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