Custodian EXPO Center; Part-Time, Temporary

Custodian EXPO Center (Part-Time, Temporary)

Job Summary
Travis County’s Exposition Center hosts events throughout the year and is the official home of the Austin Rodeo. We are looking for a temporary custodian who is comfortable working On‑Call to support our team on a temporary, as‑needed basis. Work hours vary; this is a flexible, part‑time, temporary position with no benefits.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning, sweeps, mops, dusts, scrubs, vacuums, empties waste baskets and recycling containers; cleans walls, windows, light fixtures and air supply/return registers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including fixtures, mirrors, equipment, windows, floors and walls; replenishes restroom supplies, unstops sinks and toilets.
• Operates buffer, stripper, waxer, vacuum and carpet cleaning machines.
• Secures and locks buildings; turns out lights in areas completed.
• May replace light bulbs and other replaceable items.
• May move office furniture and other items, as required.
• May assist groundskeeper in yard work.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: One (1) year of custodial or manual labor experience; or any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Must pass a criminal background check; employment history check required; applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Policies, practices, procedures and methods of janitorial/custodial functions.
• Applicable safety practices and regulations.
• Cleaning equipment, products, techniques, and standards.

• Cleaning windows, dusting furniture, and unstopping toilets.
• Operating cleaning equipment, such as buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuums, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Both verbal and written communication.

• Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively to perform the job functions, as required.
• Safely and correctly operate cleaning equipment.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Manage time well and meet timelines.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds/carry up to 25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, and exposure to outside elements.

Travis County employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Work hours vary; flexible schedule, temporary, part‑time position with no benefits. Must be available to work some holidays, some nights, and some weekends.

Department: Facilities Management
Location: Travis County Exposition Center - 7311 Decker Lane Austin, TX 78724
Contact: jasmine.howard