Senior Custodian
Texas A&M AgriLifeAbout the role
Job Title
Senior CustodianAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
VernonProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Vernon, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
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 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 comprehensiv
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