Custodian - Night Shift

Position Details

Title: Custodian - Night Shift

Employee Classification: Custodian

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT‑VP Finance & Admin

Sub Division‑Department: UNT‑Facilities

Department: UNT‑Facilities‑Gen‑152000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $31,200/YR

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitation work throughout the University, including special projects. Those who work an overnight shift may earn additional compensation.

• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax, and buffer floors, hallways, and stairways.
• Vacuum carpets and rugs.
• Dust and clean furniture, walls, ceilings, windows, windowsills, woodwork, and other building surfaces.
• Sanitize rest rooms, baths, commodes, urinals, lavatories, drinking fountains, and other fixtures.
• Remove trash and waste from buildings; clean receptacles; transport recyclables to scheduled drop‑off points.
• Unlock and secure building doors as required.
• Move furniture for cleaning purposes.
• Observe safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

There are no minimum education or experience requirements. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Read and understand labels on chemicals.
• Apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (e.g., measuring and mixing chemicals).
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of cleaning methods and proper use of cleaning equipment.
• Operate vacuum cleaner, floor waxer, floor buffer, and other cleaning equipment.
• Maintain physical ability to stand, stoop, lift materials and equipment, and operate cleaning equipment.
• Recognize and report maintenance needs in buildings.
• Know safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

• Stable employment record.
• Physically able to stand, stoop, operate cleaning equipment, and lift trash and equipment.

• Ensure proper care in the use of custodial equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Maintain custodian closet and cart in a neat and clean manner.
• Remove trash daily, disposing of it in the proper locations.
• Communicate with custodial supervisors daily.
• Report inappropriate actions, injuries, safety issues, and work repairs.
• Follow all departmental cleaning standards provided by supervisory leadership.
• Consistently complete expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision.
• Promote Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by acting respectfully, honestly, ethically, and customer‑focused.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Demonstrate punctuality and follow policies for absences, time and attendance.

• Communicate with others to exchange information.
• Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and similar structures.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Move about to accomplish tasks or travel between work sites.
• Operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Noisy environments.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Sunday – Thursday, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. Additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits information is available through university resources.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities.

UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.