Lead Custodian

Lubbock

Lead Custodian - Student Union & Activities (PM Shift)

38880BR

Student Union and Activities

Position Description

Assigns and supervises the work of custodians and performs custodial duties involving the cleaning and care of buildings. Supervises a small group of custodians.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Part of the Student Union & Activities Custodial Operations team.
• This position is an evening position. Weekday and weekend evenings are required.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests, students, staff and faculty who visit the Student Union on a daily basis.
• Cleaning and vacuuming carpets when needed, following procedures and instructions for the carpets.
• Cleaning restrooms, wiping toilets, sinks, mirrors. Stocking all paper goods, soaps, and sanitizers multiple times per shift.
• Removes trash from trash cans in all public areas including meeting rooms, offices, and restrooms. This should be performed multiple times throughout the day. Including cleaning and keeping all trash cans clean.
• Maintain assigned custodial closet. Keeping it stocked and clean. Keeping equipment stored in the closet clean.
• Report anything that needs to be repaired or that is damaged. For example, a sink is stopped up and needs to be fixed, or a toilet that is leaking, or the vacuum cleaner is not working. Reports should be made to the Associate Director and the Superintendent.
• Clean water fountains daily.

Required Qualifications

Requires three years experience in building custodial and maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

14.62

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Evening

Schedule Details

This position will be afternoon/evening with the hours of 2pm-11pm

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Service Workers

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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