Custodian

Rice University
Houston, TX

Special Instructions to Applicants : All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application. We suggest the documents be in a PDF format to avoid formatting issues.

About Rice

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary

The Parking Office of Rice University is seeking a Custodian to provide routine custodial services to an assigned area in order to maintain a clean and safe environment for students, faculty and staff.

Ideal Candidate Statement

The ideal candidate is a dependable, team-oriented individual who can speak and understand basic English, follow directions, and work well with others in a fast-paced environment. This person takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is willing to support teammates as needed. A successful candidate will be proactive in identifying maintenance needs, committed to high standards of cleanliness, and flexible in assisting with a variety of custodial duties to support daily operations.

Workplace Requirements

This role is classified as an essential position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions.

Hourly Hiring Range: $18.00

Minimum Requirements

  • No formal education
  • 6 months of related experience
    • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
  • Must be able to speak and understand basic English
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with others
  • Ability to follow directions

Essential Functions

  • Cleans showers, restroom floors, lavatories, fixtures, kitchenettes, public spaces, offices, laboratories, etc.
  • Replenishes paper supplies
  • Vacuums, sweeps, dusts and mops floors
  • Cleans and polishes furniture, glass, doors, mirrors, walls and other surfaces
  • Removes trash
  • Identifies and reports needed repairs
  • Assists other custodians with work as needed
  • Performs all other duties assigned

Rice University HR | Benefits:

Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at [email protected] for support.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at ***email_hidden*** . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

Posted 2026-04-18

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