Custodian, Lead (Night Shift)

Department: Facilities Campus Services

Full time

Open until filled: Yes

Requisition: 202300115S

Educational and Experience Requirement:

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Two years experience in institutional, commercial, or industrial cleaning with at least six months in a supervisory capacity or experience in a related field. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Performs custodial and maintenance duties and assists the Assistant Supervisor in the supervision and coordination of work and utilization of personnel in the assigned area during the night shift. This includes normal cleaning and deep cleaning of meeting rooms, office spaces, and ballroom venues to meet the standard of cleanliness and customer service.

Primary Responsibilities:

Performs and helps in actual custodial work situations. Communicates with the supervisor to discuss problems, report absences, and make supply requests. Reports on time effectiveness and task lists daily to the Assistant Supervisor upon shift change to ensure standards are met. Utilizes staff to cover areas where absences occur. Checks building, coordinates the cleaning rotation and oversees that cleaning is done properly and efficiently. Trains and instructs new employees. Supervises and directs the work of each custodial shift in cooperation with the Assistant Custodial Supervisor. Supervises and helps with the stripping, buffing, and refinishing of floors. Ensures restroom facilities are prepped for the next day, offices are ready for business, and meeting rooms are ready for customers. Responsible for supervising and directing the biannual “General Cleaning” work in assigned areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Position requires driving and operating a University vehicle, therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance carrier is required.

Ability to use vacuum cleaners, floor machines, automatic cleaners, steam cleaners, and shampoo dispensers is required. Proficiency in all phases of these duties performed is expected. Working conditions involve exposure to disagreeable elements such as dirt, dust, and chemicals. Ability to maintain good working relationship with subordinates and other University employees and students. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.

Must be available to work 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm shift.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

Physical Address:

Human Resources Department

1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202

P.O. Box 2356

Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

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Email: Employment@SHSU.edu

Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com