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Kingsville, Maryland, United States
Onsite
Job Title
Senior CustodianAgency
Texas A&M University - KingsvilleDepartment
Campus OperationsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Kingsville, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.
Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.
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The Senior Custodian, under supervision, provides daily, general cleaning services in a variety of styles to Campus Buildings.
Administrative Support
Supervises teams/shifts of custodians
Helps train and educate team members on approved procedures for all types of cleaning services and safety processes.
Acts as Quality Control of service levels with their respective team member areas.
Assign tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure timely completion of custodial duties.
Maintain inventory, equipment and supplies list.
Holds custodian responsible and accountable for attendance and performance.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of others.
Assist in onboarding new employees and reinforcing departmental policies and expectations.
Operations Support
Performs tasks to clean and maintain general appearance of buildings, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, extracting, scrubbing, stripping, waxing and burnishing floors.
Performs task to clean, dust, disinfect, wash and clean walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, offices, common areas, restrooms, kitchens and meeting spaces.
Performs interior and exterior window cleaning, sweeping of sidewalks and building entrances.
Responsible for opening and securing of building entrances daily.
Responsible for picking up and delivering supplies to support custodial staff.
Collects and disposes of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans.
Makes recommendations for process improvements or administrative changes.
Completes all maintenance tasks/projects assigned.
Equipment Support
Operate mechanical, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing custodial cleaning duties.
Moves equipment and furniture for proper cleaning. May require moving and lifting tables and chairs.
Special Projects and Reporting
Gathers, monitors and reports supply request from team members to share with Assistant Director of Custodial.
Gathers, monitors and reports of broken and inoperable custodial equipment from team members to share with Assistant Director of Custodial.
Gathers, monitors and reports property damage, and vandalism to Assistant Director of Custodial.
Gathers, monitors and reports water intrusion, leaks, mold and mildew to Assistant Director of Custodial.
Gathers, monitors and reports light bulb replacements.
Will participate with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.
Will participate in shift changes every quarter. Morning & Evening Shifts
Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate to building occupants of custodial maintenance schedules.
Responds to preventative and reactive maintenance work orders.
Responds to building occupants in a positive and professional manner.
Effectively communicates with other Senior Custodians and Assistant Director of Custodial through emails, phone calls, or group messaging.
Other Duties
The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Education – High school Graduation or GED
Experience – One Year of related experience.
Experience - Supervisory Related Experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
Multitask and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
Work cooperatively and maintain positive working relationships with others
Physical Requirements
Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat
Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.
Some lifting/moving/carrying of furniture and equipment
Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive
This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and service. All employees enjoy:
Shared Values: TAMUK employees uphold the Shared Values of Care, Integrity, Pride, Innovation, and Excellence, which form the foundation of the University’s culture and guide its strategic plan. More information on TAMUK’s Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.
4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments. TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance. This requires participation from all faculty and staff. More information on 4DX can be found here.
Caring Campus: TAMUK employees embody the Institute for Evidence Based Change’s Caring Campus mindset, maintaining a collegial and caring attitude towards students and each other to foster student engagement and a positive, collaborative work environment. More information on Caring Campus can be found here.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, professional growth, and financial security.
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
With our generous benefit package, robust professional development opportunities, strong retirement programs, and dedication to service excellence, TAMUK is a truly engaging and rewarding place to work.
Insurance:
On-Campus Wellness Opportunities:
Work Life Solutions:
Tuition Benefits:
Retirement:
Employee Leave:
A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual’s expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual’s current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University-Kingsville subject to this fee.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment visa status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may affect the university’s ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities.
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.
Employment applications must include:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
