Custodian

CustodianTexas A&M University - Kingsville The Custodian, under supervision, provides daily, general cleaning services in a variety of styles to campus buildings. Essential duties and responsibilities include: Performs tasks to clean and maintain the general appearance of assigned buildings, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, extracting, stripping, waxing and burnishing floors. Dust, disinfect, wash and clean walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, offices, common areas, restrooms, kitchens and meeting spaces. Window cleaning, sweeping sidewalks and building entrances Collects and disposes of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans. Operate mechanical, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing custodial cleaning duties. Moves equipment and furniture for proper cleaning. May require moving and lifting tables and chairs. Completes all tasks assigned by supervisor. Communication duties include: Reports broken and inoperable custodial equipment to Senior Custodian. Reports inventory/supply needs to Senior Custodian. Monitors and reports water leaks, property damage, and vandalism to Senior Custodian. Monitors and reports light bulbs replacements to Senior Custodian. Training requirements include: Able to be trained on custodial cleaning processes and best practices. Completes annual blood pathogen and hazardous chemical trainings Other duties may include: Participates with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events. Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events. Required qualifications: Education High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience No prior experience required. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to effectively communicate Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Other requirements: Ability to load or unload custodial supplies and or equipment This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends This position working hours can be described as shift work This position is security sensitive This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements Why join the Javelina Nation? A welcoming campus community Opportunities for professional development Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals Compensation and benefits: Compensation: Commensurate with experience Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees' well-being, professional growth, and financial security. Benefits (rules, policies, eligibility apply) With our generous benefit package, robust professional development opportunities, strong retirement programs, and dedication to service excellence, TAMUK is a truly engaging and rewarding place to work. Insurance: Medical Dental & Vision Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account On-Campus Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK's Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful. Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program Book scholarships Public Service Loan Forgiveness Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month 8 hours of sick leave per month 8 hours of paid Birthday leave 12-15 paid holidays per year Additional information: A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual's expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual's current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University-Kingsville subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment visa status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may affect the university's ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities. Application instructions: During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action. Employment applications must include: Completed online application Cover Letter/Letter of Interest addressing qualifications Curriculum Vitae or Resume Contact information for 3 professional references 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.