Custodian

Custodian

Agency: Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department: Campus Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Kingsville, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

The Custodian, under supervision, provides daily, general cleaning services in a variety of styles to campus buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks to clean and maintain the general appearance of assigned buildings, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, extracting, stripping, waxing and burnishing floors.
• Dust, disinfect, wash and clean walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, offices, common areas, restrooms, kitchens and meeting spaces.
• Window cleaning, sweeping sidewalks and building entrances
• Collects and disposes of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans.
• Operate mechanical, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing custodial cleaning duties.
• Moves equipment and furniture for proper cleaning. May require moving and lifting tables and chairs.
• Completes all tasks assigned by supervisor.

Communication:

• Reports broken and inoperable custodial equipment to Senior Custodian.
• Reports inventory/supply needs to Senior Custodian.
• Monitors and reports water leaks, property damage, and vandalism to Senior Custodian.
• Monitors and reports light bulbs replacements to Senior Custodian.

Training:

• Able to be trained on custodial cleaning processes and best practices.
• Completes annual blood pathogen and hazardous chemical trainings

Other Duties:

• Participates with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.
• Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events.
• The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education – High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience – No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Other Requirements

• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to load or unload custodial supplies and or equipment
• Other Requirements and Factors:
• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
• This position working hours can be described as shift work
• This position is security sensitive
• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Why Join the Javelina Nation?

Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and service. All employees enjoy:

• A welcoming campus community
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System
• A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals

Shared Values: TAMUK employees uphold the Shared Values of Care, Integrity, Pride, Innovation, and Excellence, which form the foundation of the University's culture and guide its strategic plan. More information on TAMUK's Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.

4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey's 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments. TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance. This requires participation from all faculty and staff. More information on 4DX can be found here.

Caring Campus: TAMUK employees embody the Institute for Evidence Based Change's Caring Campus mindset, maintaining a collegial and caring attitude towards students and each other to foster student engagement and a positive, collaborative work environment. More information on Caring Campus can be found here.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees' well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

With our generous benefit package, robust professional development opportunities, strong retirement programs, and dedication to service excellence, TAMUK is a truly 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:

• TAMUK's Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Book scholarships
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Leave:

• 8+ hours of vacation per month
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 8 hours of paid Birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays per year

Additional Information

A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual's expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual's current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University-Kingsville subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment visa status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may affect the university's ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities.

Application Instructions

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest addressing qualifications