Custodian, Full-Time

Expectation and Condition of Employment

Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs.

Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.

Mission Statement

Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.

Core Values of Howard Payne University

• We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord at Howard
• Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:

Centered on Christ (cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24)

Focused on Community (cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8)

Called to Service (cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5)

Committed to Excellence (cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24)

Dedicated to Stewardship (cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10)

As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit. Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background check.

If offered employment, your acceptance will indicate that you have read and agree to the Expectations and Conditions above.

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements

a resume or CV (curriculum vitae)

unofficial transcripts, and

a completed HPU Employment Application

Job Summary

Provide a variety of cleaning activities with attention to detail and moving services by performing the Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

The Custodial Supervisor or the Director of Facilities may assign additional duties.

Sweeps, cleans, disinfects, mops, scrubs, and vacuums hallways, classrooms, restrooms, bathrooms areas, stairs and office space.

Helps with set up/tear down of campus activities to include moving of furniture and other heavy items.

Operate high/low speed buffers and other custodial related equipment.

Empties trash and garbage containers.

Changes batteries and light bulbs as assigned.

Notifies the Custodial Services Supervisor concerning needed building repairs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are not supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Modeling Christian Faith - Must be committed to modeling the Christian faith. Displays a proven record of modeling the Christian faith in business operations, management roles, customer service functions, and interactions with others. Is committed to continuing to model Christian faith in a manner consistent with the University’s Mission Statement and Core Values

Design - Generates creative solutions, demonstrates attention to detail

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well problem solving as part of a group, uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

Technical Skills - Assesses their own strengths and weaknesses, pursues training and development opportunities, and strives to build knowledge and skills continuously, shares expertise with others

Customer Service – Enjoys assisting others, manages difficult or emotional situations effectively, solicits feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance promptly and effectively, meets the commitments they make to others

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict without blaming others, consistently maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting them, keeps their emotions under control, remains open to others' ideas and tries new things

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions, demonstrates effective group presentation skills, participates actively in meetings

Teamwork – Gets along well with others, balances the needs of the team and individual responsibilities effectively, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts the success of the team above their own interests, is able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, supports everyone's efforts to succeed

Quality Management – Is a self-starter, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Cost Consciousness - Works within their approved budget, develops and implements cost saving measures, conserves University resources

Ethics - Treats everyone with respect, keeps commitments, inspires others to trust them, works with integrity and ethically, upholds the University's Mission Statement and Core Values

University Support - Follows policies and procedures consistently, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time, supports the University’s Mission Statement and Core Values, Benefits the University through external community and professional activities, supports affirmative action and respects diversity

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in the decision-making process, makes timely decisions

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures themselves against a high standard of excellence, takes calculated risks to accomplish goals

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities effectively, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, if necessary, sets goals and objectives, develops realistic action plans

Professionalism – Takes direction well, approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts personal responsibility for their own actions, and follows through with commitments

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies effective feedback to improve performance, and monitors their own work to ensure quality

Quantity - Meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner, strives to increase productivity, and works quickly

Safety and Security - Observes University safety and security policies and procedures, determines appropriate actions beyond guidelines, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands for one’s time, changes approach or method to fit the situation effectively, is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events effectively

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, arrives at meetings and appointments on time

Dependability - Follows instruct