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Position Information

Posting Number 20113103

Position Title Custodian

FTE 1.00

Position Type Staff

Department Custodial Services

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The Custodian performs custodial maintenance tasks independently or as part of a team. They maintain a professional image while ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable learning environment for students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming classrooms, offices, halls, restrooms, windows, corridors, and other public areas, as well as reporting security and maintenance issues in the buildings. Additional duties involve restocking supplies from the warehouse and delivering them to buildings, removing trash, and performing other related tasks as assigned. Work hours and locations may vary based on the university’s needs, and overtime may be required with little or no notice. The Custodian reports directly to the designated Custodial Supervisor in the Facilities Management Department. This position is considered essential, and employees are required to work as scheduled when university offices are closed due to emergency situations or natural disasters.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

+ Perform general cleaning tasks according to the schedule, instructions, and team cleaning procedures. These tasks include but are not limited to, mopping, dusting, cleaning, disinfecting, and restocking supplies as needed.

+ Secure buildings and rooms as scheduled and/or after cleaning. Adhere to proper unlocking and locking procedures and follow key control and access card protocols.

+ Respond to and clean up after floods and other custodial emergencies.

+ Maintain a professional appearance and deliver excellent customer service.

Key Competencies:

+ Ability to read, write, and understand work orders.

+ Adaptable and flexible to adjust to different tasks, schedules, and work environments.

+ The ability to effectively communicate with your supervisor and team members.

+ The ability to understand the required safety precautions with the use and operation of common equipment used to perform housekeeping and custodial duties.

Physical Requirements:

Tasks will require sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work that will include walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling. Some tasks may require being able to lift heavy objects weighing 45 pounds or more and you may have to wear personal protective gear.

Job Conditions:

The working environment could be around biohazards including raw sewage, chemicals, and/or fumes. Employees may be required to work around electrical and mechanical hazards along with working in adverse weather conditions.

Who We Are:

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

+ Health, dental & vision insurance

+ Life insurance

+ State of Texas Retirement plans

+ Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.

+ Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/hr-services/benefits/index.html)

Minimum Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED is required.

+ 6-12 months of custodial or janitorial experience.

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Valid driver’s license

+ 2-4 years of previous custodial or janitorial experience

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $23,724 - $30,841

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 04/24/2025

Close Date 07/24/2025

Open Until Filled No

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