Lead Custodian
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Denton
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title:Lead Custodian
Department:UNT-Housing-Custodial-163801
Job Location:Denton
Department Summary:UNT Housing Custodial Services prides itself on providing an exceptionally clean and sanitary environment for students, faculty and visitors to our campus.
While UNT strives to be a sustainable University and has many green products the ability to work around all chemicals is a prerequisite of the job.
This position’s purpose is to serve as the lead custodian of the residence hall/dining hall to help the custodial staff maintain a standard of cleanliness in UNT’s residence and dining halls in order to contribute to the overall appearance, cleanliness, safety and standard of excellence set by the Department of Housing and Residence Life and Dining Services.
Minimum Qualifications:One year of general working experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and complete forms accurately.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: measuring).
• Sufficient knowledge of proper use of equipment.
• Physical ability to perform work involving standing, stooping, operating equipment, and lifting of materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
12pm to 9pm; schedule will include weekends and 3 business days to total a 40 hour work week, days off will be consecutive
Driving University Vehicle:Yes
Security Sensitive:This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title:Lead Custodian
Physical Requirements:Carrying, Cleaning, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting up to 50 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Grasp, Ability to communicate
o:Uniforms and ID Badge – appropriate, clean and neat uniform worn; staff ID badge worn.
o:Attendance – No excessive tardiness; expected tardiness called in; supervisor called prior to shift if calling in sick; policies followed on sick and vacation leave.
o:Teamwork demonstrated – Working well with a variety of co-workers; adapting well to various assignments; working steadily and maintaining a positive work atmosphere; communicating necessary information to others.
o:Keys – checked out and returned daily.
o:Training -Assist Crew Leaders with additional training of personnel as needed
o:Communication with custodial supervisors daily.
o:Reports attendance & performance of custodians to custodial supervisors.
o:Responsible for ordering supplies for the hall.
o:Custodial closets are kept orderly and clean.
o:Custodial machinery is repaired in hall if possible and routed out of hall quickly if it is not possible to fix in hall.
o:General cleaning of office areas, windows, stairs, entrances (including outside area), public areas, hallways, furniture, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. Daily trash removal and to be disposed of properly.
When needed resident room floors to be cleaned properly.
The employee understands the purpose of the job safety program; is a good role model of safe behavior and expects safe behavior and practices from employees.
All accidents/injuries reported immediately to supervisors.
Good housekeeping and safety precautions followed including proper tools/equipment chosen to complete the task; all broken or faulty equipment reported to supervisors.
Equipment used as instructed for designated tasks only; equipment stored in designated areas; maintenance reported when needed; buckets, mops, brushes, and other supplies properly cleaned and stored after use.
o:Work orders reported such as: broken hand railings, dripping faucets, needed plaster work; painting needs, etc.
Posting Number:S1798P
Quicklink for Posting:Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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