Custodian

Commissioner Rodney Ellis

There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government.

With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi‑racial, multi‑ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County.

The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263‑acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St.

Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike‑and‑bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

• Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.
• Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.
• Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare.
• Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.
• Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century.
• Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.
• Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

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

• Provide day‑to‑day custodial care of buildings, offices and facilities 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 and toilets; empty trash receptacles; refill soap, towel 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 regarding special custodial needs and security of facilities; maintain routine records related to work performed; request supplies and cleaning materials according to established procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

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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.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

• One (1) year of relevant custodial experience

• Valid driver’s license (Texas upon hire)

• Knowledge of the methods of modern cleaning, materials, and equipment used in custodial work
• 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

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