Custodian & Grounds Maintenance - Gonzales Center

Position: *Custodian & Grounds Maintenance - Gonzales Center
Salary: $14.50 - $16.10 Hourly
Location : Gonzales Center, Gonzales, TX
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number:
Division: Instruction
Department: Gonzales Center
Opening Date: 06/01/2026

Position Summary

The Gonzales Center is recruiting for a part-time Custodian & Grounds Maintenance keeper. This position is responsible for maintaining the Gonzales Center facilities and grounds in a clean, safe, and attractive condition at all times. This position includes custodial services, general building maintenance, and outdoor groundskeeping duties. This position may require varying schedules, including day and evening hours. This position requires passing a post-offer physical and drug screen.
Duties & Responsibilities

Custodial Duties

• Perform routine cleaning using proper equipment, tools, and materials.
• Sweep, scrub, mop, floors.
• Clean restrooms, including walls, floors, fixtures, and replenish supplies.
• Clean ceilings, walls, furniture, boards, and interior/exterior glass.
• Empty trash containers, replace liners, and sanitize containers.
• Perform general building maintenance as needed.

Grounds Maintenance Duties

• Maintain campus grounds in a clean and attractive condition.
• Pick up trash and debris across campus grounds, parking lots, and roadways.
• Perform lawn care, including mowing, edging, trimming, and blowing.
• Operate equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, and leaf blowers.
• Assist with planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, and landscaping.
• Use tools such as chainsaws, pruning saws, and other hand tools.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.

General Responsibilities

• Follow written and oral instructions and safety procedures.
• Assist with special events and campus activities as required.
• Provide support to instructors, students, visitors, and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in custodial work and/or groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of lawn care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Ability to safely operate custodial and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools and perform basic building maintenance tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills (time entry and employee systems).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform overhead work.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment safely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Combination of indoor and outdoor work environments.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, fumes, and outdoor elements.
• Required use of personal protective equipment as needed.

The following benefits apply to all part-time positions scheduled to work 20 to 29 hours or more each week. These part-time positions are also eligible to participate in our TRS retirement plan.
Victoria College offers an excellent benefit package for eligible employees that includes group insurance as well as a generous amount of paid time off:

Group Insurance
Health insurance

• Part-time employees: 50% VC paid; employee pays up to 66% for dependents

• Coverage for the new employee/dependents is effective on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

Optional benefits - available at group rates

• Coverage for the new employee/dependents is effective on the 1st of the month following hire date
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - health and dependent care
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Term Life
  • Short and long-term disability
• Accidental death & dismemberment
• As an added benefit, Victoria College will issue a credit of up to $15 each month to part-time employees to help offset the cost of premiums

Supplemental benefits - offered through Globe Life

Retirement
Participation in the Teacher Retirement System is mandatory (ORP option for eligible employees)

• Currently, the employee contribution is 8.25%. The state and Victoria College, together, contribute 8.25%
• Social security is deducted each pay period
• Payroll deduction for 403-b and 457 deferred compensation plans are available

Other Benefits

• Workers compensation insurance
• Direct payroll deposit
• Tuition waiver for benefits eligible employees and their dependents through age 25
• Use of the Sports Center which includes treadmills, rowing machines, exercise classes, etc.
• Technology training

Paid Time Off

• Vacation for eligible employees (does not apply to faculty positions). Effective 90 days after start date.
  • Part-time employees: 40 hours up to 10 years of service then 60 hours for 10+ years of service.
• Sick leave
  • Part-time employees: accrues at 4 hours each month
• Developmental and professional leave

• One week at Thanksgiving
• Two weeks for Winter Break
• One week for Spring Break
• Regular holidays
  • Labor Day
  • Martin…