Custodian - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

46267BR

Position Description:

Employees in this classification are responsible for the performance of manual work involving the cleaning and care of buildings. Work is performed under supervision according to established procedures and methods, and is checked frequently and evaluated for the accomplishment of assigned tasks.

About the University:

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

Major/Essential Functions:

• Restroom Specialist: Remove objects from toilets/urinals. Picks up debris from floor. Refills all consumable product dispensers. Empties all restroom trash & hygienic collection containers. Dust top to bottom. Disinfect sinks, mirrors, doors, and assigned fomites. Keeps restroom cart tidy and uses only assigned chemicals. Mops floor.

• Light Duty Specialist: Empties trash, takes all trash & recycling to a collection area. Dusts all assigned and accessible surfaces. Spot cleans doors, push plates, switch plates, and drinking fountains. Spot cleans vertical surfaces including mirrors & glass. Cleans and stocks white boards/chalk boards. Detail cleans assigned areas on a weekly basis.

• Vacuum Specialist: Checks wastebaskets in offices to make sure trash is empty. Detail vacuums all high traffic areas. Spot vacuums all other areas. Vacuuming includes visible debris, crumbs or dry spills on furniture, and detail vacuuming all assigned areas weekly. Repositions furniture correctly. Turns out lights upon completion. Secure areas, Follows "Dot Program". Cleans up vacuum and all tools. Follows vacuum maintenance system.

• Utility Specialist: Spot cleans elevators. Police stairs and vacuum stairwells. Cleans all glass entrances. Picks up all trash at assigned collection point and hauls trash to dumpsters. Detail cleans and spot cleans carpet. Detail and spot mops hard surface floors. Cleans first impression areas. Cleans up tools and equipment. Assists in all floor care. Shampoo and extract carpets as needed or scheduled. Effectively removes spots on carpet/floors regularly to prevent permanent damage. Uses various carpet cleaning equipment. Properly and safely operates equipment required to strip/finish hard-surface floors. Follows established procedures to maintain acceptable levels of finish with expected quality. Essential to wear proper PPE for floor care.

• Employee is responsible to wear the issued uniform which includes TTU issued shirt, slip resistant safety shoes, and TTU employee ID. Employee should follow Management, Supervisor, and or Building Lead instructions and all other duties assigned by Management, Supervisor, and/or Building Lead

Required Qualifications:

Requires the ability to understand simple written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced skills in hard wood and/or tile floor maintenance and carpet care.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Job Family:

Facilities Operations

Job Sub Family:

Custodial Services

Hourly Pay Range:

$13.00 - $16.92 - $20.82

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Shift:

Day

Schedule Details:

Monday - Friday / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Grant Funded?:

No

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.