Senior Custodian

Job Title: Senior Custodian Agency: Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department: Campus Operations Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate Job Location: Kingsville, Texas Job Type: Staff Job Description About Texas A&M University-Kingsville Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region's premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution's 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region. Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo. For more information, click here . Position Overview The Senior Custodian, under supervision, provides daily, general cleaning services in a variety of styles to Campus Buildings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administrative Support 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. Operations Support 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. Equipment Support 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. Special Projects and Reporting 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. Morning & Evening Shifts Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement 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. Other Duties The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Required Qualifications Education - High school Graduation or GED Experience - One Year of related experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience - Supervisory Related Experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding. Multitask and prioritize duties in a f #J-18808-Ljbffr