Senior Custodian

Texas A&M University; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in agriculture and life sciences as a Senior Custodian. This vital role involves maintaining cleanliness at the Vernon AgriLife Center, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. You'll perform essential cleaning tasks, manage janitorial supplies, and assist with building maintenance. This position offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team that contributes to improving lives and enhancing the Texas economy. With a supportive work culture and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Retirement System Enrollment

Employee Wellness Initiative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to use a computer and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of assigned buildings.
• Collect and dispose of trash, and maintain janitorial supplies.
• Assist with building maintenance and grounds upkeep as needed.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Multitask

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mechanical Cleaning Equipment

Electrical Cleaning Equipment

Battery-operated Machines

Job description

Job Title

Senior Custodian

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Vernon

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Vernon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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 how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

We are seeking a Custodian, under supervision, to provide daily, general cleaning services to the Vernon AgriLife Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks to clean and maintain the general appearance of assigned buildings, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleans/polishes metal hardware, spot cleans carpet as needed, stripping, waxing and buffing floors.
• Dust, disinfect, wash and clean walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, offices, common areas, restrooms, breakroom and meeting spaces.
• Collects and disposes of trash daily.
• Sets up the auditorium and/or conference rooms for meetings (i.e., furniture arrangement, extra chairs, etc.).
• Operate mechanical, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing custodial cleaning duties.
• Check the interior and exterior lights weekly, clean and replace as needed. Report electrical problems to the maintenance foreman for repair.
• Exterior window cleaning, sweeping sidewalks and building entrances
• Assist with maintenance of Center grounds as requested by maintenance foreman and/or business administrator.
• Assist with building maintenance as requested.
• Maintain inventory and order janitorial supplies as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as required, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Monitors and reports property damage, and vandalism to business administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

One year of related experience.

Ability to use a computer. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

What You Need to Know

Salary: This is a non-exempt hourly paid position. Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose towork for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packing including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.