Custodian

Posting Number:

20113159

Position Title:

Custodian

FTE:

1.00

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Custodial Services

Job Summary/Basic Function:

About This Role:
The Custodian at Lamar University undertakes custodial maintenance duties, either independently or as part of a team. Their primary responsibility is to maintain a clean, safe, and conducive learning environment for students and staff. This entails various cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, and refinishing floors, as well as dusting, polishing furniture, washing windows and walls, and ensuring restroom cleanliness. The Custodian also manages trash disposal and upholds sanitary standards throughout the premises. They prioritize safety by employing wet floor signs and adhering to safety protocols for equipment operation and lifting. Additionally, the Custodian reports maintenance issues promptly and assists in inspections for cleanliness and repairs. They sanitize surfaces, replenish supplies, and clean communal areas like kitchens, laundry rooms, and entryways. Adhering to work orders and responding to emergencies are integral parts of the role, which includes reporting urgent repairs or security concerns promptly. The Custodian maintains professionalism and provides exemplary customer service. Overtime may be necessary, and the Custodian reports directly to the designated Custodial Lead in Housing and Residence Life. This position is essential, requiring availability during emergency closures. What Youll Do Position Responsibilities:

• General Cleaning Tasks:
  • Perform general cleaning according to schedule, instructions, and team cleaning procedures.
  • Mop, dust, clean, disinfect, and restock supplies as required.
  • Secure buildings and rooms as scheduled and/or after cleaning.
  • Follow correct unlocking and locking procedures, including key control and access card procedures.
  • Adhere to prescribed safety and custodial procedures.
  • Provide emergency response and clean-up for floods and other custodial emergencies.
• Surface Sanitization and Restocking:
  • Clean and sanitize all surfaces, including door handles, knobs, push bars, push plates.
  • Replenish toilet paper, paper towels, and soap as needed.
  • Clean kitchen area, sanitize kitchen counters, stove, sink, and appliances.
  • Clean drinking fountains, elevator doors and panels.
  • Clean main entrance doors, including glass.
  • Clean and sweep laundry rooms and floors.
  • Wash breezeway walls and doors.
  • Clean windows and blinds in offices, lobby, lounge, kitchen, and laundry areas.
  • Mop scrub breezeway walls and doors, high dust, and remove cobwebs.
• Reporting and Communication:
  • Report matters relating to mechanical equipment and/or building maintenance.
  • Complete work orders in a timely manner and submit to supervisor.
  • Report any urgent building repairs or security issues to Central Housing Office or Lamar Police Department as required.
• Professionalism and Customer Service:
• Maintain a professional image.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to read and understand work orders, written instructions, product labels and other written material.
• Understanding of hazards and required safety precautions associated with the use and operation of equipment common to the custodial/housekeeping tasks.
• Effective interpersonal skills with excellent customer service qualities.

Physical Requirements:
Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work. Some combination of climbing and balancing, to include climbing ladders, stooping, and kneeling. May involve the lifting of moderately heavy objects, up to 45 pounds. The use of personal protective equipment may be required. Employee must have the ability to walk up to 5 miles a day. The use of manual dexterity is required in climbing stairs, ladders, lifting and moving. Employee must have the ability to distinguish colors.

Job Conditions:
Uniforms and personal protection equipment will be furnished. Employee may be required to work in adverse weather conditions. Working environment could be around biohazards to include raw sewage, chemicals and/or fumes. Employee may be required to work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

Who We Are: Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits Lamar University Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Possession of a Texas state drivers license is required, as employee will be required to operate state-owned vehicles.

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the custodial or related field is preferred.
• Certified technical training within the custodial field is preferred.

Security Sensitive Statement:

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.

Salary:

$23,724 - $30,841

Posting Date:

08/15/2025

Close Date:

08/22/2025

Open Until Filled:

No