Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

Opportunity through financial resilience
Leading in academic excellence
Strength in culture and talent development
Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For®

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Located in suburban northwest Houston, in the heart of the Cy-Fair Community, Lone Star College-CyFair offers a full range of programs, including unique offerings in fire science technology, logistics management, and sonography. Since opening its award-winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth, supporting an exciting learning environment that combines state-of-the-art technology with active, collaborative learning.

The address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Under close supervision, Custodian I performs routine and specialized custodial duties in assigned area(s), including floor care maintenance. The position requires extensive physical labor, adherence to safety protocols, and regular use of commercial cleaning products and equipment.

This role works collaboratively across LSC campuses on special projects, recommend process improvement, and implement best practices in standard operating procedures (SOPs) across functional units.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Cleans assigned areas to standards set by the college and supervisor
Duties include but are not limited to: dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows, cleaning and restocking restrooms, and emptying trash
Operates floor care equipment, including:
- Low-speed floor machines for top scrubbing or stripping floors
- Grout cleaning equipment in restrooms
- Carpet extractors for deep cleaning and carpet restoration
- Application of floor sealers and wax
- High-speed buffers to harden and polish wax finishes
Assists with setup and breakdown of tables, chairs, and rooms for events
Maintains safety standards at all times, including proper chemical handling, safe equipment usage, and reporting unsafe conditions
Completes annual training on hazardous chemicals, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other safety requirements
Responds to emergency cleaning or maintenance needs
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Proficiency in using custodial equipment, including floor cleaning machinery
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established cleaning procedures
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Ability to reach, push, pull, bend, and stand for prolonged periods

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Manual dexterity to operate custodial tools and equipment
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and negligible force frequently or constantly, to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
Ability to handle equipment with full hand and maintain coordination for detailed tasks
Visual and auditory ability to identify maintenance needs and ensure safety
Ability to receive and interpret detailed oral instructions
Frequent reaching, extending, and repetitive motion of hands and arms

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

Uses various custodial equipment including brooms, mops, vacuums, and other cleaning tools
Interacts with internal and external contacts as necessary to carry out job duties
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with regular exposure to dust, dirt, and other environmental elements
May regularly travel to different LSC locations
May be fully reassigned to other LSC locations if necessary
May need to work weekends and untraditional hours if necessary
This position is classified as an essential employee, which means the individual may be required to report to work during college closures or emergencies to support recovery and reopening efforts

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Certified Cleaning Technician (BCCT) or Advanced Certified Cleaning Technician (ACCT) certification

Salary

Hiring salary range is: $33,540 - $38,571

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
If the position was full time or part time
If the position was paid or unpaid
Level of degree completed including date earned.
Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on My Activities¿ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on Add Attachment.¿ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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