• Senior Custodian

    Texas A&M University System (Vernon, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Senior Custodian

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Vernon

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Vernon, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    About Texas A&M AgriLife

    Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Research

    + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M Forest Service

    + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

     

    As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

     

    Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

    Position Information

    We are seeking a Custodian, under supervision, to provide daily, general cleaning services to the Vernon AgriLife Center.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Performs tasks to clean and maintain the general appearance of assigned buildings, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleans/polishes metal hardware, spot cleans carpet as needed, stripping, waxing and buffing floors.

    + Dust, disinfect, wash and clean walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, offices, common areas, restrooms, breakroom and meeting spaces.

    + Collects and disposes of trash daily.

    + Sets up the auditorium and/or conference rooms for meetings (i.e., furniture arrangement, extra chairs, etc.).

    + Operate mechanical, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing custodial cleaning duties.

    + Check the interior and exterior lights weekly, clean and replace as needed. Report electrical problems to the maintenance foreman for repair.

    + Exterior window cleaning, sweeping sidewalks and building entrances

    + Assist with maintenance of Center grounds as requested by maintenance foreman and/or business administrator.

    + Assist with building maintenance as requested.

    + Maintain inventory and order janitorial supplies as needed.

    + Performs other job-related duties as required, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

    + Monitors and reports property damage, and vandalism to business administrator.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications:

    High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    One year of related experience.

     

    Ability to use a computer. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

     

    What You Need to Know

     

    Salary: This is a non-exempt hourly paid position. Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

     

    Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

     

    When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

    In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packing including the following:

    + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

    + Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

     

    Applicant Instructions

     

    Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.