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-Union Admin-163110
Job Location:Denton
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time
Salary Information:Commiserate with education and experience
Department Summary:University Centers and Events (UCE) encompasses the University Union, Gateway Center and Coliseum. University Centers and Events (UCE), provides quality programs, services, and facilities that enhance the educational experience and create a community for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. We assist students to become good citizens of a global community, prepared to function in a diverse world.
The University Union features 330,000 sqft filled with campus services, dining options, meeting and event spaces, and programming, arts, and activities.
Position Overview:This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitation work within the Union and surrounding outside areas of the building. Duties include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing and buffing floors; cleaning and dusting furniture and building surfaces; cleaning and sanitizing rest rooms and fixtures; removing trash and application of proper cleaning methods, materials and chemicals.
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.
M-F, 11pm-8am
Driving University Vehicle:No
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, Kneeling, Lifting up to 50 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Grasp, Talk or Hear
o:Cleans assigned areas and handles recycling in accordance with established standards, methods, and practices. Cleaning includes but is not limited to, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, garbage disposal, and sanitizing services. Ensures usage instructions/dilution ratio of cleaning chemicals and other custodial products are followed. Exhibits conservation, efficiency, and responsibility in the use of university resources.
o:Manages time efficiently in performance of duties and completes assigned work consistently and accurately with minimal supervision and while remaining flexible with work priorities and adapting to change.
o:Identifies and solves problems as appropriate; senses when an issue needs a supervisor’s attention and reports it.
o:Works in harmony with others through active, positive, and courteous interactions with faculty, staff, students, and patrons, and cooperation with coworkers to accomplish work more efficiently and effectively.
o:Is consistently at work and on time. Gives appropriate advance notice when absence or delay is unavoidable. Plans leave/vacation time cooperatively with supervisor to assure continued service of area.
o:Serves as a liaison with customers and the university community, ensuring that customer needs are met through operation of facilities for public events, delivering a positive customer experience.
o:Completes all work using safe work habits and methods to prevent injuries, using equipment properly and in the manner required or directed, keeping all equipment in good working order and following storage procedures, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to your supervisor immediately.
o:Supports, enforces, complies with, and stays current on university and departmental procedures, mission statement, and commitment to service.
Posting Number:S2216P
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicant review will begin June 28
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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