Custodian - Vet School - Amarillo/Afternoon Shift
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Amarillo

Custodian - Vet School - Amarillo/Afternoon Shift

39597BR

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.

Major/Essential Functions

Bathrooms:

• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms to include all fixtures, floor, and walls.
• Work includes properly restocking bathrooms, removing graffiti, emptying and sanitizing all trash receptacles, reporting maintenance issues, and leaving bathrooms ready for use.

Classrooms/Offices:

• Sweep and mop or vacuum all floors, spot clean as required.
• Chalkboards/LCS boards clean and ready for use, including chalk/marker trays.
• Desk/furniture clean and ready for use.

Hallways/Stairwells:

• Sweep and mop as scheduled, clean handrails/ledges/etc., outside entrances should be swept 10 feet outside entrance door, clean entrance mats, empty and sanitize trash/recycling.

Hard-Surface Floor Cleaning:

• Safely and effectively sweep and mop floors.
• Properly and safely operate equipment required to strip/wax hard-surface floors, following established procedures to maintain acceptable levels of finish with expected quality.

Carpeted Floors:

• Regularly and effectively vacuum carpets to remove sediments.
• Shampoo and extract carpets as needed or scheduled, effectively removing spots regularly to prevent permanent damage.
• Use various vacuums, and carpet cleaning equipment.

Security:

• Security is maintained through effective use of Dot Program designating the locking conditions required when leaving an area.
• Outside doors must be locked and left closed after scheduled times.
• Access is not granted to classrooms without prior approval.

Safety:

• Participation in the STOP program is required.
• Employee responsible for performing all tasks safely and effectively using established procedures.
• Effective and safe use of all chemicals and protective equipment is required.

Recycling:

• Recycling program is accomplished in the buildings on a regular schedule by taking recycling material to designated area for pickup, and returning clean recycling receptacles.

Furniture:

• Furniture is cleaned regularly if customer leaves uncluttered.
• Common area furniture should be cleaned and sanitized (as allowed) each day, leaving the area set up for customers' use the next day.
• Cleaning for special events will be done on an as needed, usually volunteer basis, and requires following specific instructions on what areas need to be cleaned and made ready for regular use the following day.

Custodial Closets:

• Restock orders will be accomplished on schedule, rooms shall be kept clean an organized at all times, and personal items should be limited.
• Computers will be used to reorder material and perform timekeeping responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor to assist areas.

Required Qualifications

Requires the ability to understand simple written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to understand an follow instructions and work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates teamwork, adaptability, and follow through for assigned tasks.
• Reliability in all aspects of work role and interactions.
• Ability to work required shift.
• Customer service oriented.

Safety Information

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

Occasional Duties

Perform other related duties as required.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

14.00

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 www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Maintenance

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.