Custodian- PM Shift

Lubbock

Custodian- PM Shift

37683BR

Ops Div Custodial Services

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for the performance of manual work involving the cleaning and care of buildings. Work is performed under supervision according to established procedures and methods, and is checked frequently and evaluated for the accomplishment of assigned tasks.

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.

About the Department and/or College

Custodial Services provides daily cleaning of classrooms, offices, common areas, and bathrooms for more than 50 education and general use buildings on and off-campus. Daily service ensures that these buildings are ready for the business of higher education and the highest standards are maintained to provide a safe and productive campus.

Major/Essential Functions

Employee performs duties of Restroom Specialist: Remove objects from toilets/urinals. Picks up debris from the floor. Refill all consumable product dispensers. Empty all restroom trash/hygienic collection containers. Dust top to bottom. Disinfect sinks, mirrors, doors, and assigned fomites. Mops floor.
Employee performs duties of Light Duty Specialist: Empties trash, Takes all trash and recycling to a collection area. Dust all assigned and accessible surfaces Spot clean doors, push plates, switch plates and drinking fountains Spot clean vertical surfaces including mirrors and glass. Cleans and stocks whiteboards/Chalkboards.
Detail cleans assigned areas on a weekly basis.
Employee performs duties of Vacuum Specialist: Check the wastebaskets in each office to make sure LDS did not miss any. Vacuum all traffic areas. Spot vacuum all other areas. Vacuum visible debris, crumbs, or dry spills on furniture and detail vacuum all assigned areas weekly. Reposition all furniture correctly. Turn out lights upon completion. Secure areas, Follow "Dot Program". Cleans vacuum and all tools. Fill vacuum maintenance form nightly.
Employee performs duties of Utility Specialist: Spot clean elevator. Police stairs and vacuum stairwells. Cleanglass entrances. Pick up all trash at the assigned collection point and haul trash to dumpsters. Detail clean and spot clean carpet. Detail and spot mop Hard surface floors. Clean first impression areas. Clean high visibility carpet.
Haul trash to dumpsters. Clean up tools and equipment.
Assist in all floor care. Shampoo and extract carpets as needed or scheduled, effectively removing spots regularly to prevent permanent damage. Use various carpet cleaning equipment. Properly and safely operates equipment required to strip/finish hard-surface floors, following established procedures to maintain acceptable levels of finish with expected quality.
Employee is required to wear the issued uniform which includes uniform shirt, slip-resistant safety shoes and TTU I.D, Employee must follow Management, Supervisor and or Lead instructions and all other duties assigned by Management, Supervisor and or Lead.

Required Qualifications

Ability to understand simple written and verbal instructions as evidenced by the completion of an elementary school education. Ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to learn materials, methods, and equipment used in assigned work; ability to operate cleaning equipment; ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to perform general custodial tasks including vacuuming, sweeping, general cleaning, sanitizing, finishing hardwood floors, carpet cleaning, etc.
Advanced skills in hard wood and/or tile floor maintenance and carpet care.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by unit manager and or supervisor

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference, Recommendation/Referral

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

13.00

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 depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Night

Schedule Details

4:30 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.

Grant Funded?


Job Group

Service Workers

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.