Title: Senior Custodian

Employee Classification: Senior Custodian

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Facilities Management Services

Department: HSC-Facilities Admin-356000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: 35820.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Facilities Management has a mission to make the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth a place where the facilities and grounds are aesthetically pleasing, clean, well maintained, and energy-efficient. We offer a working environment that promotes teamwork and professionalism. Facilities Management provides responsive, friendly, and efficient customer support to appropriately support the institutional mission.

Position Overview

Provides onsite supervision of custodial crews as assigned; maintains an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public. Communicates information in response to inquiries; insures rooms are clean and ready for meetings, classroom activities and events; maintains facilities to minimize facility deterioration and damage. Oversees the work activities of assigned site custodial personnel for the purpose of ensuring activities are completed within assigned time frames and in compliance with campus standards. Works under moderate supervision that relies on initiative and good judgement to be an effective leader.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of custodial procedures and techniques. Comprehensive understanding of cleaning methods, materials, equipment, and products used in custodial work.

Knowledge of safety standards and regulations. Familiarity MSD sheets, and other safety protocols related to custodial work.

Knowledge of supervisory practices.

Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.

Knowledge of inventory control. Understanding of inventory management for cleaning supplies and equipment.

Skill of leadership and management. Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of custodial staff effectively.

Skill of communication. Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with staff, management, and other stakeholders. Ability to communicate to a bilingual staff.

Skill problem-solving. Skilled in identifying issues, developing solutions, and implementing corrective actions efficiently.

Skill in time management. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and ensure timely completion of custodial duties.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Five years custodial experience. Bilingual. Able to work well with others in a professional, respectful manner. Ensure prompt customer service. Supervise, train, schedule and monitor staff. Insure staff compliance to requirements. Perform any task assigned by Manager, complete all required paperwork on time and promote teamwork among staff. Be able to lift 40 lbs. Supervisory experience a plus.

Job Duties:

• Performs routine supervisory work including clerical responsibilities such as generating electronic documents, emailing, and basic computation. 
• Responsible for daily sign in of keys. 
• Assists in establishing goals and objectives for team through performance management system. 
• Assists in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals. 
• Supervises and assigns the work of others as well as performs all custodial and floor care work as needed in order to ensure completeness. 
• Assists with maintaining time sheets for the group of employees assigned. 
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, disaster water and supplies) for the purpose of ensuring the required items are available as needed to perform cleaning functions and safety. 
• Performs regular routine quality inspections. Responsible for floor care schedules and work orders of assigned buildings. 
• Assists Custodial Foreperson with custodial supplies and equipment as well as custodial inventory management. 

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards:

• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri 7:30am -4:30pm

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.