Senior Custodian

Texas A&M•Kingsville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Custodian, under supervision, provides daily, general cleaning services in a variety of styles to Campus Buildings. This role involves administrative support such as supervising teams/shifts of custodians, training new team members, acting as Quality Control, assigning tasks, monitoring productivity, maintaining inventory, and holding custodians accountable for attendance and performance. Operations support includes performing various cleaning tasks for buildings, including floors, walls, windows, restrooms, kitchens, and common areas. The Senior Custodian is also responsible for opening and securing buildings, picking up and delivering supplies, collecting and disposing of trash, and making recommendations for process improvements. Equipment support involves operating cleaning machines and moving furniture. Special projects include gathering and reporting supply requests, equipment issues, property damage, vandalism, water intrusion, and light bulb replacements. The position also requires participation in on-call duties for evenings, weekends, and special events, as well as shift changes. Communication with building occupants regarding maintenance schedules, responding to work orders, and interacting professionally with others are key aspects of this role. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school Graduation or GED
One Year of related experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding
Multitask and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment
Work cooperatively and maintain positive working relationships with others
Ability to positively and professionally interact with coworkers, clients and staff
Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat
Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance
Some lifting/moving/carrying of furniture and equipment
This position is security sensitive
This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Nice To Haves

Supervisory Related Experience

Responsibilities

Supervises teams/shifts of custodians
Helps train and educate team members on approved procedures for all types of cleaning services and safety processes
Acts as Quality Control of service levels with their respective team member areas
Assign tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure timely completion of custodial duties
Maintain inventory, equipment and supplies list
Holds custodian responsible and accountable for attendance and performance
Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of others
Assist in onboarding new employees and reinforcing departmental policies and expectations
Performs tasks to clean and maintain general appearance of buildings, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, extracting, scrubbing, stripping, waxing and burnishing floors
Performs task to clean, dust, disinfect, wash and clean walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, offices, common areas, restrooms, kitchens and meeting spaces
Performs interior and exterior window cleaning, sweeping of sidewalks and building entrances
Responsible for opening and securing of building entrances daily
Responsible for picking up and delivering supplies to support custodial staff
Collects and disposes of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans
Makes recommendations for process improvements or administrative changes
Completes all maintenance tasks/projects assigned
Operate mechanical, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing custodial cleaning duties
Moves equipment and furniture for proper cleaning
May require moving and lifting tables and chairs
Gathers, monitors and reports supply request from team members to share with Assistant Director of Custodial
Gathers, monitors and reports of broken and inoperable custodial equipment from team members to share with Assistant Director of Custodial
Gathers, monitors and reports property damage, and vandalism to Assistant Director of Custodial
Gathers, monitors and reports water intrusion, leaks, mold and mildew to Assistant Director of Custodial
Gathers, monitors and reports light bulb replacements
Will participate with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events
Will participate in shift changes every quarter
Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events
Communicate to building occupants of custodial maintenance schedules
Responds to preventative and reactive maintenance work orders
Responds to building occupants in a positive and professional manner
Effectively communicates with other Senior Custodians and Assistant Director of Custodial through emails, phone calls, or group messaging

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-Campus Wellness Opportunities
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program Book scholarships
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month
8 hours of sick leave per month
8 hours of paid Birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays per year