Senior Custodian

About Us

The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure.

Department Summary

Facilities Management has a mission to make the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth a place where the facilities and grounds are aesthetically pleasing, clean, well maintained, and energy-efficient. We offer a working environment that promotes teamwork and professionalism. Facilities Management provides responsive, friendly, and efficient customer support to appropriately support the institutional mission.

Position Overview

Provides onsite supervision of custodial crews as assigned; maintains an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff, and public. Communicates information in response to inquiries; ensures rooms are clean and ready for meetings, classroom activities, and events; maintains facilities to minimize facility deterioration and damage. Oversees the work activities of assigned site custodial personnel for the purpose of ensuring activities are completed within assigned time frames and in compliance with campus standards. Works under moderate supervision that relies on initiative and good judgment to be an effective leader.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of custodial procedures and techniques
• Comprehensive understanding of cleaning methods, materials, equipment, and products used in custodial work
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations
• Familiarity with MSD sheets, and other safety protocols related to custodial work
• Knowledge of supervisory practices
• Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluation
• Knowledge of inventory control
• Understanding of inventory management for cleaning supplies and equipment
• Skill of leadership and management
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of custodial staff effectively
• Skill of communication
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with staff, management, and other stakeholders
• Ability to communicate to a bilingual staff
• Skill in problem-solving
• Skilled in identifying issues, developing solutions, and implementing corrective actions efficiently
• Skill in time management
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and ensure timely completion of custodial duties
• Skill in customer service
• Proficiency in providing excellent customer service to building occupants and responding to their needs promptly
• Ability of attention to detail
• Ability to notice and address cleanliness and maintenance issues promptly
• Ability of physical stamina
• Capability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
• Adaptability
• Ability to adjust to changing schedules, tasks, and environments
• Ability of team collaboration
• Ability to work well within a team and foster a cooperative work environment
• Ability of technical proficiency
• Competence in using custodial equipment and technology, such as automated cleaning machines and ARCHIBUS

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years custodial experience
• Bilingual
• Floor care experience a plus
• Be able to lift 50 lbs
• Supervisory experience a plus

Job Duties

• Assists in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals
• Supervises and assigns the work of others as well as performs all custodial and floor care work as needed in order to ensure completeness
• Assists with maintaining time sheets for the group of employees assigned
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, disaster water and supplies) for the purpose of ensuring the required items are available as needed to perform cleaning functions and safety
• Performs regular routine quality inspections
• Responsible for floor care schedules and work orders of assigned buildings
• Assists Custodial Foreperson with custodial supplies and equipment as well as custodial inventory management
• Performs routine supervisory work including clerical responsibilities such as generating electronic documents, emailing, and basic computation
• Responsible for daily sign in of keys
• Deliver excellent customer service to all faculty, staff, and students
• Assists in establishing goals and objectives for team through performance management system

Physical Requirements

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces
• Operating machinery and/or power tools
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds

Environmental Hazards

• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind

Schedule

• Mon-Fri 4:30pm - 1am
• Some weekends/holidays required as needed
• This is an essential worker position and irregular work hours may also be required during extreme weather conditions

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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