Custodian II

Rice University•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian II performs advanced custodial and restorative cleaning to meet service level expectations and maintain safe, sanitary, and well-maintained facilities across assigned campus areas. Responsibilities include routine cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, restroom sanitation, trash removal, window and surface cleaning, and furniture care. Additionally, the position documents daily services and completes cleaning checklists, while responding to custodial-related customer requests to ensure cleanliness standards are consistently maintained. The ideal candidate for Custodian II is an experienced custodial professional with strong technical expertise in restorative cleaning, floor care, and advanced equipment operation. They are adaptable, safety-focused, and able to support project cycles and emergency response needs. This individual demonstrates initiative, provides informal guidance to Custodian I staff, and consistently upholds APPA and OSHA standards. They bring a solutions-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining safe, sanitary, and high-quality campus facilities through dependable performance and responsive customer service.

Requirements

No formal education required
Two years of custodial experience, including floor care and restorative cleaning.
Valid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required with no more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past 3 years.
Demonstrated ability to operate advanced custodial equipment, such as carpet extracting and high-pressure washing equipment
Must be able to speak, read, and write basic English
Must be proficient in the use of large commercial buffers
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with others
Must be able to record his/her working hours in Rice iO system and work task system, as needed

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience mentoring or training custodial staff
Knowledge of OSHA custodial safety practices
Familiarity with APPA custodial standards and project cycle operations

Responsibilities

Execute advanced restorative cleaning techniques, including carpet extraction, steam cleaning, and grout restoration
Perform floor care and refinishing tasks such as scrubbing, stripping, sealing, finishing, and burnishing
Operate advanced custodial equipment safely and effectively, including burnishers, orbital scrubbers, and carpet extractors
Participate in scheduled project cycles (e.g., summer, winter, academic breaks) to maintain APPA custodial standards
Drive Rice-owned vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, and furniture as needed
Support major moves, staging, and emergency cleaning projects, including flood response and spill cleanup
Provide informal guidance or demonstrations at the request of leadership
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and Rice University safety standards
Assist with inventory management, supply replenishment, and administrative tasks as assigned
Support university operations during events, emergencies, or periods of high demand
Manage building access
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
On-site support and response for major campus emergencies
When short of staff, as part of the daily cleaning assignments, the custodial staff may be required to clean multiple buildings throughout the work day
Identifies building repairs and reports them following university protocol