Custodian I

Join Our Talent Pipeline for Upcoming Custodial Roles

We believe in building relationships and laying the groundwork for identifying exceptional talent even when a specific role is not yet available. Coming very soon we will have openings for Custodian I and II positions. If youre interested this posting is a way to introduce yourself to our team and for us to connect with you when these opportunities come available in the near future.

This is not an application (yet) but an invitation to our talent network.

We are looking for reliable custodial professional with experience in daily cleaning practices.

We anticipate these positions being posted the last week of February and/or the first week of March.

About Rice

Position Summary

The Custodian I performs routine custodial duties to maintain safe sanitary and well-maintained facilities across assigned campus areas. Responsibilities include cleaning tasks such as dusting sweeping mopping vacuuming restroom sanitation trash removal window and surface cleaning and basic furniture care.

This role may assist with minor floor care tasks such as buffing and basic carpet maintenance operate standard custodial equipment and respond to routine cleaning requests. The Custodian I documents daily services completes cleaning checklists and supports the Custodian II or supervisory staff as needed.

The ideal candidate for Custodian I is a reliable custodial professional with experience in daily cleaning practices. They are safety-conscious adaptable and attentive to detail. This individual works well independently and as part of a team follows established procedures and supports the departments commitment to maintaining clean and welcoming campus facilities. They demonstrate a willingness to learn follow APPA and OSHA standards and provide responsive customer service.

Workplace Requirements

This is an on-campus on-site position requiring all duties to be performed in person. Classified as essential the Custodian I may be called to duty during inclement weather campus closures or other emergencies. Night and weekend work may be required. Work arrangements are subject to change per Rice policy 440.

Work Schedule: Standard shifts (day/evening) with occasional weekend or event support. Rotating assignments across classrooms offices lounges restrooms and public spaces.

Hiring Range

Hourly rate commensurate with experience. This position is non-exempt under the FLSA and eligible for overtime pay.

Minimum Requirements

• No formal education required
• Zero to one year of custodial experience

Skills:

• Ability to operate standard custodial equipment (e.g. vacuums floor buffers carpet extractors under supervision)
• Must be able to speak read and write basic English
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with others
• Must be able to record work hours in Rice iO system and work task system as needed

Preferences

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with OSHA custodial safety practices
• Knowledge of basic APPA custodial standards

Essential Functions

• Perform routine cleaning tasks including dusting sweeping mopping vacuuming restroom sanitation trash removal and window and surface cleaning
• Assist with minor floor care and carpet maintenance under supervision
• Operate standard custodial equipment safely and effectively
• Support Custodian II or supervisor with special projects or emergency cleaning tasks
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and Rice University safety standards
• Assist with inventory management and supply replenishment as directed
• Support university operations during events or periods of high demand
• Manage building access
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Duties

• On-site support for campus emergencies as needed
• When short of staff may be required to clean multiple buildings as part of daily assignments
• Identifiesbuilding repairs and reports them followinguniversityprotocol

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: This is a physically active role requiring the ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally up to 30 lbs frequently and up to 20 lbs constantly. Duties involve walking or standing for long periods bending crouching kneeling lifting reaching and performing tasks requiring good vision and coordination.

Work Environment and Hazards: Work is primarily indoors across offices classrooms laboratories athletic facilities and covered walkways. Exposure to temperature extremes may occur in non-climate-controlled areas. Tasks may involve wet surfaces and possible exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Rice University HR Benefits: Mission and Values: Mission and Values Rice University

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please get in touch with Rice Universitys Human Resources Office via email at for support.

If you have any additional questions please email us at . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.