Custodian/Porter for Islander Housing

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi•Corpus Christi, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian/Porter ensures safe and clean living and working environments for the Islander Housing communities at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. The role cleans designated areas assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, including vacuuming and shampooing carpets, mopping floors, emptying trash, cleaning swimming pool areas, responding to spills, and addressing other cleaning needs. Duties also include outdoor maintenance, supply restocking, routine safety inspections, and reporting maintenance concerns. The position may require travel between campus locations and operation of a university vehicle or golf cart to reach worksites.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; four years of full-time related experience may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
Ability to travel between campus locations on short notice.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
Ability to present a professional image.
Knowledge of safety-equipment use, including AEDs and fire extinguishers, proper cleaning methods, and workplace safety measures.
Ability to work outdoors in temperature extremes and in high-noise environments.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
Valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

Previous professional cleaning, maintenance, or grounds experience.
Previous custodial experience in residence life or college housing.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of assigned buildings and surrounding grounds, including clearing stairways and sidewalks of debris.
Clean and sanitize volleyball courts, BBQ grills, swimming pool areas, and related courtyard furniture such as benches, chairs, and tables.
Perform routine custodial duties, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, and restocking restroom supplies.
Wash concrete areas as necessary and clean carpets in common areas and, occasionally, occupied spaces.
Use commercial vacuums, carpet shampooers, floor scrubbers, and pool-cleaning equipment after training.
Operate a TAMU-CC vehicle and/or golf cart to travel to and from worksites.
Perform outdoor maintenance, collect and dispose of trash according to approved procedures and infection-control plans, and maintain trash bins and dumpsters.
Skim and clean pools and remove debris or waste from grounds and dumpsters.
Order and restock custodial supplies.
Follow established procedures to provide a safe working environment and perform and document routine inspections of safety equipment and emergency lighting.
Report maintenance concerns through work order requests.
Identify areas requiring cleaning and take initiative to complete the work.
Contribute to the team and behave professionally with students, coworkers, and others.
Perform other related duties as requested and assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage listed at $0–$30 per month after the university contribution; the university covers up to 83% of premiums for other coverage tiers.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
On-campus wellness opportunities.
Work Life Solutions, including counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
Tuition benefits, including public loan forgiveness, book scholarships, and 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year, subject to applicable rules.
Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, with voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation options.
At least 8 hours of vacation paid time off each month.
8 hours of sick leave each month.
8 hours of paid birthday leave.
12–15 paid holidays each year.
Professional development opportunities.