Senior Custodian

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Management Services Administration Department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Senior Custodian to join their team. Facilities Management has a mission to make the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth a place where the facilities and grounds are aesthetically pleasing, clean, well maintained, and energy-efficient. We offer a working environment that promotes teamwork and professionalism. Facilities Management provides responsive, friendly, and efficient customer support to appropriately support the institutional mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of custodial procedures and techniques.
Comprehensive understanding of cleaning methods, materials, equipment, and products used in custodial work.
Knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
Familiarity MSD sheets, and other safety protocols related to custodial work.
Knowledge of supervisory practices.
Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of inventory control.
Understanding of inventory management for cleaning supplies and equipment.
Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of custodial staff effectively.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with staff, management, and other stakeholders.
Ability to communicate to a bilingual staff.
Skilled in identifying issues, developing solutions, and implementing corrective actions efficiently.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and ensure timely completion of custodial duties.
Proficiency in providing excellent customer service to building occupants and responding to their needs promptly.
Ability to notice and address cleanliness and maintenance issues promptly.
Capability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to adjust to changing schedules, tasks, and environments.
Ability to work well within a team and foster a cooperative work environment.
Competence in using custodial equipment and technology, such as automated cleaning machines and ARCHIBUS.

Nice To Haves

Five years custodial experience.
Bilingual.
Able to work well with others in a professional, respectful manner.
Ensure prompt customer service.
Supervise, train, schedule and monitor staff.
Ensure staff compliance to requirements.
Perform any task assigned by Manager, complete all required paperwork on time and promote teamwork among staff.
Be able to lift 40 lbs.
Supervisory experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Dust all vertical horizontal surfaces, sweep, vacuum carpet, spot clean walls as needed.
Collect and dispose of trash/recycling.
Wet/dry mop floors, clean/disinfect restrooms, restock supplies, polish stainless/chrome, spot clean glass/mirrors.
Spot clean upholstery and other duties as needed.
Be able to use a computer for emails, calendar, eLeave and evaluations.
Performs routine supervisory work including clerical responsibilities such as generating electronic documents, emailing, and basic computation.
Responsible for daily sign in of keys.
Assists in establishing goals and objectives for team through performance management system.
Assists in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
Supervises and assigns the work of others as well as performs all custodial and floor care work as needed in order to ensure completeness.
Assists with maintaining time sheets for the group of employees assigned.
Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, disaster water and supplies) for the purpose of ensuring the required items are available as needed to perform cleaning functions and safety.
Performs regular routine quality inspections.
Responsible for floor care schedules and work orders of assigned buildings.
Assists Custodial Foreperson with custodial supplies and equipment as well as custodial inventory management.