Head Custodian

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number

2023395

Posting/Functional Title

Head Custodian

University Pay Plan Title

Head Custodian

Location

San Marcos

Department

Dept of Housing and Residential Life

Recruitment Type

Open to All

Job Type

Full-Time

Monthly Salary

$2,300 - $2,700

Job Category

Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Ability to assess, assign, delegate, and complete custodial work assignments schedule per departmental standards.
• Ability to perform all custodial duties to assist subordinate staff.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry items weighing up to 30 lbs,
• Provide positive customer service.
• Ability to provide clear and concise communication, both written and oral.
• Skill in organizing and tracking custodial materials and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising custodial staff members.
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Supervisor experience training and evaluating staff members.
• Experience working in student housing facilities.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Bilingual, English & Spanish

Job Description

The Head Custodian position provides leadership, coordination, and supervision of custodial operations at Texas State Housing Facilities to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitized environment. The head custodian supervises approximately 5-8 full-time staff that service student residential facilities.

Job Duties

Custodial Supervision (60%)

• Provide direct supervision of custodial staff members and perform various cleaning duties within an assigned area.
• Ensure that assigned facilities are maintained in a sanitary, safe condition.
• Develop building work schedules encompassing daily, weekly, quarterly, semester, and annual events.
• Provide leadership and develop a positive custodial team that takes pride in their work and their assigned facilities’ conditions.

Administration (25%)

• Complete and maintain documentation of staff performance evaluations, commendations, discipline, training, inspection, safety reports, materials inventory, work orders, timekeeping, and implementation of department and university policy and procedures.
• Submit monthly key inventories for assigned keys and submit a report to the custodial crew supervisor.
• Submit supply and equipment requests for facilities in the assigned areas to the custodial crew supervisor.
• Maintained equipment inventory and preventative maintenance records for assigned equipment.
• Assist with hiring, training, and supervision of assigned full-time and student staff.
• Meet the custodial crew supervisor regularly to discuss staff and facility issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Serve as on-call and essential personnel, which requires occasional irregular work hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays and emergency closures, to meet the department’s and the university’s needs.

Customer Service (15%)

• Maintain rapport with and meet custodial needs of residence hall staff and students.
• Meet monthly with residence directors to inspect facilities and identify areas of concern.
• Attend weekly custodial and department team meetings.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date

03/01/2023

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

03/31/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Normal Work Days

Normal Work Hours Start

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End

5:00PM

Posting Notices

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/41827
Applicant Document
Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Letter of Recommendation #1
5. DD 214/DD1300
6. Veteran's Preference

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