CustodianPorter for Islander Housing

Agency

Department

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1400 full-time and 2000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources increased visibility and influence and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CCs beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern attractive and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The custodian ensures safe and clean living and working environments for the Islander Housing communities at Texas A&M- Corpus Christi. We are seeking a Custodian whose responsibilities include but are not limited to cleaning designated areas assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor by performing the following duties: vacuuming carpet; mopping and cleaning emptying trash cleaning swimming pool areas responding to spills and a variety of other cleaning needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Area 1: Sanitation

Percent Effort: 45%

• Maintaining the cleanliness of assigned building and the surrounding grounds.

• Clear all stairways from debris and maintain cleanliness.

• Cleans all surrounding grounds regularly to make the exterior of the building appearance inviting to the residents guests and employees.

• Maintain/Sanitize volleyball courts and BBQ grill in courtyards and swimming pool areas. This will include sitting benches chairs table etc. (furniture).

• Performs general routine custodial duties to include dusting mopping vacuuming and cleaning sanitizing and supplying restroom facilities.

  • Wash concrete areas as necessary.

  • Clean carpets that are spread across common areas on property.

  • Occasionally clean carpets in occupied spaces.

  • May operate commercial vacuums carpet shampooers floor scrubbers and pool cleaning equipment with training.

• Operate a TAMUCC vehicle and/or golf cart to navigate to and from worksites.

Functional Area 2: Outdoor Maintenance / Trash Disposal

Percent Effort: 45%

• Performs general outdoor maintenance trash pickup pool skimming and cleaning.

• Collects and disposes of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans.

• Remove trash bin liners in the grounds areas and clear all the debris or waste from the Dumpster.

• Trash bins and dumpsters to be disposed of properly and maintained.

• Clearing sidewalks and emptying trash while maintaining cleanliness of all buildings and surrounding grounds areas of housing property.

Functional Area 3: Administration

Percent Effort: 10%

• Adheres to established procedures to provide a safe working environment.

• Ordering/Restocking custodial supplies.

• Perform and document routine inspections on safety equipment emergency lighting.

• Reports maintenance concerns via work order requests

• Seeks out areas requiring cleaning; takes initiative to complete the task.

• Contributes to the team; exhibits professionalism with students fellow employees and others.

• Performs other related duties as requested and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED.

• Additional experience may be considered as a substitute for the minimum education requirement: Four (4) years of full-time related experience.

• Ability to travel between campus locations on short notice.

• Ability to communicate with clear written and verbal messages

• Ability to present a professional image

• Knowledge of safety equipment usage (e.g. AED fire extinguishers etc.) proper cleaning methods and safety measures essential to the work environment

• Ability to work outdoors in temperature extremes work with high noise levels and must have the ability to repetitively lift up to 50 lbs.

• TAMU-CC Housing maintains a drug-free workplace.

• Maintain a valid Driver License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous professional cleaning maintenance or grounds experience is preferred

• Previous custodial experience in residence life or college housing

BENEFITS (rules policies eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance Accidental D&D Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling Work Life Assistance Financial Resources and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.