Custodian

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian serves the Department of Housing and Residence Life, maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and high standards in assigned residence halls, dining areas, and other buildings. This is an essential position that maintains essential operations during emergencies and university closures. The role requires working around chemicals and following safety and security precautions. The University of North Texas System is a values-based institution with more than 14,000 employees and over 49,000 students across its system.

Requirements

• No minimum education or experience requirements.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and read and understand chemical labels.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to tasks such as measuring and mixing chemicals.
• Sufficient knowledge of cleaning methods and proper use of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to operate a vacuum cleaner, floor waxer, floor buffer, and other cleaning equipment.
• Physical ability to stand, stoop, operate cleaning equipment, and lift materials and equipment.
• Ability to recognize and report building maintenance needs.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to the work performed.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical organizational infrastructure related to the role.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate information, move between worksites, and operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to work around chemicals, including toxic or caustic chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned buildings by sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors and other areas.
• Move furniture as needed for cleaning.
• Remove trash and other waste from buildings on a scheduled basis.
• Follow standards provided by supervisory leadership and complete tasks within assigned time frames.
• Communicate with custodial supervisors daily.
• Report inappropriate actions, injuries, safety issues, and related matters.
• Perform repairs to small custodial equipment and ensure area supplies are maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory leadership or the Community Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed