Job Title

Senior Custodian

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Overton

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Overton, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

 

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

 

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Position Information:

Job Summary:

The Senior Custodian is responsible for performing tasks to maintain building cleanliness.

Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks to clean and maintain general appearance of headquarters building, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing and burnishing floors.
• Dust, disinfect, wash and clean walls, offices, restrooms, kitchens and meeting spaces. 
• Operate mechanical, electrical and battery operated machines to aid in performing custodial cleaning duties. 
• Pick up supplies and deliver items as required.
• Clean headquarters and headhouse restrooms
• Daily trash collection.
• Daily mail pick-up and transport to post office.
• Securing building daily.
• Window cleaning, sweeping sidewalks and building entrances
• Performs painting
• Maintain inventory and order janitorial supplies as needed.
• Arrange classroom space, auditorium and lobby for meetings which requires moving and lifting tables and chairs. 
• Change light bulbs and air filters. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation or GED.
• One year of related experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Computer knowledge.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.

 

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

 

Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:

Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications.

 

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

 

Benefits and Leave:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)

• 12–15 annual paid holidays

• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Employee Wellness Initiative

• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs

 

How to Apply

Applications must include all job application data or a complete resume. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to upload a resume or use LinkedIn to prepopulate application fields.

 

Required Documents:

• Resume

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.