Lubbock

37103BR

Ops Div Custodial Services

Position Description

Assigns and supervises the work of custodians and performs custodial duties involving the cleaning and care of buildings. Supervises the work of five or more custodians.

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

• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of assigned building(s) per TTU Custodial Team Cleaning standards.
• Follows Team Cleaning Absence Staffing Plan.
• Performs key handler duties by picking up and dropping off keys daily, ensuring the security of the building by locking doors at the assigned time.
• Assist Area Supervisor by maintaining the inventory of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate with staff that there are accurate counts of those supplies.
• Orders laundered items needed for the week on assigned day(s).
• Provides direction, training, and work review to assigned custodial staff.
• Organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows up to ensure the coordination and completion of assigned work.

Required Qualifications

Requires two years experience in building custodial and maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good team building skills by showing a willingness to assist others as needed.
• Excellent written, face-to-face, and telephone communication skills.
• 5 year experience in building custodial work and floor maintenance.
• Experience in training others.
• Experience in supervising custodian teams.

Safety Information

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

Occasional Duties

• Assist Area Supervisor to schedule special projects.
• Help plan and prioritize work in their assigned buildings as needed.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

$17.00

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

Up to 25%

Shift

Evening

Schedule Details

4:30-1:00 (evening shift)

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Service Workers - Supervisors

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.