Custodian, Financial Operations & Facilities

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Advance Equity
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For” is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance .

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Kingwood

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 93,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2021 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked 35th in Texas in the Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers By State’ list.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.

Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

Job Description



PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Custodian s upports other staff by performing task- oriented duties while providing clerical, analytical, administrative, and/or operational support. Under close supervision, performs basic cleaning and custodial duties in assigned areas(s). Involves extensive physical labor, safety and working with cleaning products.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Cleans assigned area to standard s set by college and supervisor

Duties include, but are not limited to, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, washing windows, cleaning and restocking restrooms, picking up and emptying trash

Assigned area(s) cover the entire campus complex and may include, but are not limited to: classrooms, offices, Library Resource Center, restrooms, locker room, cafeteria, hallways, sta irways, elevators, common areas

May set up or break down t ables/chairs, rooms as assigned

Maintains safety standards at all times including not mixing chemicals and cleaners, using equipment properly, identifying unsafe areas to students/faculty/others, lifting, stooping,

and bending prope rly

Responsible for other reasona ble, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in use of custodial equipment neede d to accomplish assigned duties

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple project s
• Ab ility to lift fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to reach, push, and stand for a prolonged period of time

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move ob jects, including the human body
• Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to m ake the discrimination in sound
• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

WORKING SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, Broom, mop, vacuum, and other general equipment incidental to the performance of custo dial duties
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry ou t the functions of the position
• Work is performed inside and outdoors, with exposure to dust, dirt, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a t least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hiring salary range is $29,027 to $33,381

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.