Custodian

Position Description

Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One. Precinct One covers 363 square miles and serves approximately 1.17 million residents with a diverse population (33% African American, 38% Latino, 21% Anglo, 6% Asian, 2% other). The precinct includes downtown Houston landmarks such as the Texas Medical Center, Toyota Center, and Minute Maid Park, and hosts institutions like Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, University of Houston, and University of St.

Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous trails, three maintenance service centers, and several area offices.

• Advancing a fair and equitable criminal justice system.
• Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all residents.
• Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality healthcare.
• Fighting for environmental and climate justice.
• Investing in resilient infrastructure and transportation.
• Building and defending voting rights and democratic representation.
• Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all public policy.

Ensure routine maintenance of various Precinct One buildings, offices, and facilities is completed efficiently.

• Provide day‑to‑day custodial care at assigned locations according to established schedules.
• Wash windows, walls, tables, desks, and benches; polish metalwork; clean chalkboards; dust and clean furniture and polish woodwork; sweep, scrub, mop, and wax floors; vacuum and shampoo carpeted areas.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms; wash sinks, mirrors, toilets; empty trash receptacles; refill soap, towels, and other dispensers.
• Move, set up, and arrange furniture and equipment as requested; ensure windows, doors, and gates are locked and report incidents of vandalism and theft.
• Communicate with administrators and faculty about special custodial needs and facility security; maintain routine records; request supplies and cleaning materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Experience: One (1) year of relevant custodial experience.
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license (Texas upon hire).
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
  • Ability to lift and move over 40 pounds.
  • Knowledge of different cleaning products and tools.
  • Time‑management and multitasking abilities.
  • Physical strength and stamina.
  • Organization skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of cleaning equipment and agents.

• Position Type: Full‑time | Regular.
• Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  • Indoor and outdoor environment; exposure to dust, fumes, and odors.
  • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, airborne particles, and chemicals.
  • Physically active role requiring ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally.
• Seniority level: Entry level.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full‑time employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow employees to recharge. Mandatory participation in the retirement program allows savings for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts enhance employee satisfaction and engagement.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Employment Opportunity Plan .aspx.

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications, and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply at  Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.