Custodian I

Position Summary

The Custodian I completes sanitation of restrooms, showers, and locker facilities and replenishes supplies. This person sweeps, mops, or vacuums floor surfaces, and removes trash from all assigned areas. The Custodian I also cleans chalkboards, walls, and other items as required and cleans, polishes, and moves furniture and equipment for special events when needed. This person meets with customers for feedback on work performed, may lock and unlock buildings, and cleans, polishes, and stores equipment after use.

Rice University's custodial department is looking for a flexible and motivated person who likes and enjoys cleaning. Additionally, this person needs to be able to get along well with others, be responsible, and be committed to keeping their assigned areas clean, meeting our department's cleaning standards. Finally, the ideal candidate would be respectful, responsible, and innovative, always looking for different ways to improve the cleaning of the building, and be passionate about customer service. 

Workplace Requirements

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the salary starts at $15.00 an hour.  Non-exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in person. The work schedule available is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change. 

This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated, and work.

Minimum Requirements

• No formal education or experience is required

Skills 

• Must be able to speak and understand basic English
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with others
•  Ability to follow directions

Preferences

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Six months of previous custodial/housekeeping experience
• Good interpersonal skills

Essential Functions

• Cleans showers, restroom floors, lavatories, fixtures, kitchenettes, public spaces, offices, laboratories, etc. 
• Replenishes paper supplies 
• Vacuums, sweeps, dusts and mops floors 
• Cleans and polishes furniture, glass, doors, mirrors, walls and other surfaces
• Removes trash 
• Identifies and reports needed repairs 
• Assists other custodians with work as needed 
• Performs all other duties assigned

Additional Functions

• When short of staff, as part of the daily cleaning assignments, the custodial staff will be required to clean multiple buildings throughout the work day
• Meets with customers for feedback on work performed 
• Documents work performed on a work order including tasks done and hours charged 
• Moves furniture and equipment to facilitate cleaning or set up for special events when needed 
• May lock and unlock buildings as required
• Must perform Cleanology inspections on a quarterly basis and maintain an 80% or above rating 

Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Primarily an indoor work environment in a variety of university settings, which may include offices, laboratories, classrooms, athletic facilities, covered walkways, etc. May be exposed to temperature and weather extremes when working under covered walkways or in facilities that are not climate-controlled.  
• Work Hazards: Some work may occur at heightened elevations on ladders or scaffolding, or in wet areas. Possible exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals.
• Work Schedule: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a possibility of overtime weekly, and overtime may be mandatory based on the circumstances or emergencies. This position is considered essential during emergencies.

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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

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