Lead Custodian

Lubbock

39263BR

University Student Housing

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

• Cleans and Sanitizes restrooms/ shower stalls, replenishes supplies, sweeps and mops floors, empty trash. Cleans, dusts furniture, fixtures and other features. Work is performed with consistent accuracy.
• Sweeps and mops hard surfaced floor areas, vacuums carpeted areas, empty trash. Paying attention to detail in all areas of cleaning, such as cleaning walls, trash cans or trash room areas, corners, edges etc.
• Performs work including emergency cleanup of rooms, summer conference, shut down, carpet shampoo and strip and wax. Performs related work as required.
• Uses and cares for equipment in a safe and proper manner. Cords are wrapped properly, equipment is used, cleaned and stored properly.
• Promotes and practices safety in the workplace. Maintains an accident-free operation.
• Uses chemicals in a safe and proper manner. All supplies used for cleaning or paper used for stocking restrooms will be used properly to avoid waste.
• Reports needed repairs and property damage either verbally or through the work order system.
• Assumes supervisor duties in the absence of the Sr. Lead Custodian.
• Orders supplies as needed for maintaining building stock on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates basic methods, materials and equipment to new employees. Ensures that all custodial staff are using methods, materials and equipment properly.
• Maintains records, completes necessary paperwork required in reporting accidents, attendance, scheduled and unscheduled leave, enters and monitors work orders for completion.
• Assigns and supervises the work of the custodial staff in an assigned area or building.
• Visual and written inspections are completed as requested or required. Ensures work was completed according to the Departments quality control expectations.

Required Qualifications

Requires three years experience in building custodial and maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in assigned work.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge and ability to instruct and lead a group of custodians in the cleaning and care of buildings.
• Ability to assign and check the work of subordinates.

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

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, Emergency Calls, weekend schedule, move in, on call, and variable work schedule

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Service Workers - Supervisors

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.