Custodian
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Type: Full-Time
Salary: Monthly Salary: $2,650.00
Posted: [contact details available in the full listing]
Application Due: 09/09/2026
Category: Custodial and Housekeeping
Posting Number: 2026761
Location: San Marcos
Department: Student Center
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $2,650.00
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of: Contaminated waste disposal universal practices and precautions; cleaning equipment operation, disinfecting agents, and chemicals; basic mechanical concepts; safety standards and procedures; characteristics of and techniques for using custodial equipment and supplies.
- Skill in: Interacting courteously with others; working as a team member; inspecting work areas and reporting problems and hazards; prioritizing workload for self and others. e professional and courteous.
- Ability to: Understand instructions to operate equipment, mix cleaners and labels on mixed bottles; perform basic math.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Description:
Responsible for enhancing the physical appearance of the buildings on campus by providing a sanitary environment and preventing the transmission of disease carrying microorganisms.
Job Duties:
- Empty trash cans and dispose of garbage.
- Empty recycling cans/cardboard and place in designated pick up area.
- Clean and disinfect sinks and bathrooms and restock paper products. Vacuum carpets.
- Vacuum carpets: Hallways, Ballrooms, Meeting Rooms, and Common Areas.
- Clean and care for hard floors. Buff and polish vinyl floors as needed.
- Dust surfaces in common areas, ballrooms, meeting rooms, stairwells, and hallways.
- Clean lobbies, common areas, study rooms, laundries, offices, furniture, chalk and writing boards, and light fixtures.
- Secure buildings, entrances, exits, interior doors, custodial closets, storage rooms, etc.
- Clean interior and exterior windows.
- Clean Ballroom kitchens and stock with soap and paper products.
- Maintain supplies, keys, equipment, and custodial closet.
- Operate all custodial equipment: floor scrubbers, carpets extractors, vacuums.
- Extract carpeting: Ballrooms, Meeting Rooms, Study Lounges, Hallways, Offices, and common areas.
- Clean and maintain all custodial equipment after each use and report needed repairs to supervisor.
- Report any building deficiency's to supervisor: Lights out, broken fixtures/furniture, stains, small repairs and paint needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information to Applicants:
Job Open Date: 08/27/2026
Job Close Date: 09/09/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Normal Work Hours Start: 9:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 6:00PM
Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff
Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
- Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
How to Apply:
For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9791339 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.
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