Custodian - Supply Clerk

  • Sam Houston State University
  • Huntington, West Virginia
  • Full Time
Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition202500122S

TitleCustodian - Supply Clerk

FLSA statusNon-Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 02. Please see Pay Grade Table at:

Occupational CategoryService Maintenance

DepartmentFacilities Campus Services

DivisionDivision of Finance and Operations

Open Date04/25/2025

Open Until FilledYes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Less than a high school diploma with the ability to read and write. Minimum of six months related experience. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Performs custodial and routine maintenance duties, in various areas of the University.

Primary Responsibilities

Works in conjunction with Custodial Leads, Custodial Assistant Supervisors and Custodial Supervisor to maintain custodial supply inventories across campus. Reviews inventories of custodial closets and orders supplies as needed to maintain stocked custodial closets. Supply orders will be completed through a computer system. Receives supplies, assures item quality and places them into inventory. Picks supplies up from vendors or campus warehouse and delivers then stocks supplies into custodial closets across campus.

May complete custodian task such as: buffs and polishes floors, cleans carpet, wet mops and dust mops. Cleans restroom, vacuums carpets and rugs, collects and removes trash and rubbish. Dusts, polishes furniture, strips, and refinishes floors and performs all cleaning and related duties. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Manual lifting of heavy items required. Knowledge and experience using warehouse tools and moving equipment necessary. Requires the exercise of moderate judgement. Frequent contact with members of the Custodial Services department, campus warehouse staff and vendors is required. Requires alertness and attention to duties to avoid mistakes and injury. Accuracy in following written and oral instructions. May be exposed to outside weather and fifty percent exposure to one or more elements such as dust, dirt, fumes, and chemicals. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other University employees and students.

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. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.

This position is Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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.

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Job ID: 474899664
Originally Posted on: 4/27/2025

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