Lead Custodian

Lubbock

41988BR

United Supermarkets Arena

Position Description

Performs United Supermarkets Arena's daily custodial duties, involving the cleaning and care of the venue's offices, locker rooms and other routinely utilized spaces. Assists with venue's event preparations and associated custodial maintenance.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Daily cleaning of all offices within the arena, mezzanine lobby & entrances, backstage restrooms, media workroom and other areas of daily use (emptying trash, cleaning floors, windows, bathroom and kitchenette surfaces and fixtures, etc.).
• Routine cleaning of meeting rooms, locker rooms, ticket offices and other team practice or event-related spaces as assigned. Assists with athletic court care and other flooring surfaces when needed.
• Provides event support when needed, overseeing or assisting with various cleaning elements of public event spaces; may include custodial crew supervision before, during or after select special events. Assist with other event preparations when needed (setting tables, chairs, other equipment).
• Responsible for cleanliness and organization of the custodial supply warehouse; assists with related product inventory management. Assists with backstage cleanliness & organization, as well as the cleanliness and preparedness of custodial rooms and custodial carts for events.

Required Qualifications

Requires three years experience in building custodial and maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in custodial operations, floor care and general cleaning with a sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to keep pace with a fast-moving operation, adapting to last-minute changes and needs.
• Proactive in recognizing matters of attention an in facility preparation.
• Punctual, with strong time management skills.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Strength in working independently, as well as in group settings when needed.
• Supervisor skills a plus.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

14.62

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

daily schedule may be flexible; may need to work events on as-needed basis

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Service Workers - Supervisors

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.