Senior Custodian

Texas A&M University System • Kingsville, TX

4d • 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 supervising teams/shifts of custodians, training new members on cleaning procedures and safety, and acting as Quality Control for service levels. The Senior Custodian will assign tasks, monitor productivity, maintain inventory, and hold team members accountable for attendance and performance. They will also perform a wide range of cleaning tasks, operate cleaning equipment, and assist with special projects and reporting. This position requires participation in on-call duties, shift changes, and acting as a service responder during emergencies. Communication with building occupants and responding to maintenance work orders are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school Graduation or GED
• One Year of related experience.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED