Custodian/Porter for Islander Housing at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, TX

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Job Title Custodian/Porter for Islander Housing Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Housing Maintenance Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. PURPOSE The custodian ensures safe and clean living and working environments for the Islander Housing communities at Texas A&M- Corpus Christi. We are seeking a Custodian whose responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cleaning designated areas assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor by performing the following duties: vacuuming carpet; mopping and cleaning, emptying trash, cleaning swimming pool areas, responding to spills, and a variety of other cleaning needs. RESPONSIBILITIES Functional Area 1: Sanitation Percent Effort: 45% Maintaining the cleanliness of assigned building and the surrounding grounds. Clear all stairways from debris and maintain cleanliness. Cleans all surrounding grounds regularly to make the exterior of the building appearance inviting to the residents, guests, and employees. Maintain/Sanitize volleyball courts and BBQ grill in courtyards and swimming pool areas. This will include sitting benches, chairs, table, etc. (furniture). Performs general routine custodial duties to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning, sanitizing and supplying restroom facilities. Wash concrete areas as necessary. Clean carpets that are spread across common areas on property. Occasionally clean carpets in occupied spaces. May operate commercial vacuums, carpet shampooers floor scrubbers, and pool cleaning equipment with training. Operate a TAMUCC vehicle and/or golf cart to navigate to and from worksites. Functional Area 2: Outdoor Maintenance / Trash Disposal Percent Effort: 45% Performs general outdoor maintenance, trash pickup, pool skimming and cleaning. Collects and disposes of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans. Remove trash bin liners in the grounds areas and clear all the debris or waste from the Dumpster. Trash bins and dumpsters to be disposed of properly and maintained. Clearing sidewalks and emptying trash while maintaining cleanliness of all buildings and surrounding grounds areas of housing property. Functional Area 3: Administration Percent Effort: 10% Adheres to established procedures to provide a safe working environment. Ordering/Restocking custodial supplies. Perform and document routine inspections on safety equipment, emergency lighting. Reports maintenance concerns via work order requests Seeks out areas requiring cleaning; takes initiative to complete the task. Contributes to the team; exhibits professionalism with students, fellow employees, and others. Performs other related duties as requested and assigned. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED. Additional experience may be considered as a substitute for the minimum education requirement: Four (4) years of full-time related experience. Ability to travel between campus locations on short notice. Ability to communicate with clear written and verb