Custodian – Evening Shift at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
202500331S
Title:Custodian – Evening Shift
FLSA status:Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 2. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Service Maintenance
Department:Facilities Campus Services
Division:Division of Finance and Operations
Open Date:10/24/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:Less than a high school diploma with the ability to read and write. Minimum of six months related experience. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position:Performs custodial and routine maintenance duties, in various areas of the University.
Primary Responsibilities:Buffs and polishes floors, cleans carpet, wet mops and dust mops. Cleans restroom, vacuums carpets and rugs, collects and removes trash and rubbish. Dusts, polishes furniture, strips, and refinishes floors and performs all cleaning and related duties. Assists in training new custodians. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications:Utilizes standard industry tools and equipment such as vacuum, scrubber, floor polisher, and shampooer. May assist in training of new custodians within the assigned area. Requires accuracy in following written and oral instructions. May be exposed to outside weather and fifty percent exposure to one or more elements such as dust, dirt, fumes, and chemicals. Requires the ability to maintain a good working relationship with other University employees and students. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy. Requires alertness and attention to duties to avoid mistakes and injury.
This position is Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Training Hours for the first two weeks:Day 1: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Day 2 – 14: 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Full Time
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45243
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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