2026-27 Custodian

Mcallen-Independent-School-District; North Depot Road Colonia (TX); Presencial; USD 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

McAllen Independent School District is seeking a Custodian at Cathey Middle School in McAllen, Texas. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean, and well-functioning school environment and may require after-hours coverage for events or projects.

Starting immediately, the position offers hourly pay with opportunities for growth within the district’s facilities team. Applicants should have custodial experience and a valid Texas driver’s license is a plus.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Clear driving record required.
• Texas Class C license preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide preventive maintenance to keep buildings clean, neat and safe.
• Maintain building temperature at a comfortable, economical level.
• Inspect daily, perform minor repairs, report major hazards.
• Assist staff with moving furniture, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Use safe custodial practices and attend safety meetings.
• Follow safety and hazardous materials regulations.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify head custodian when needed.
• Attend required meetings with supervisors.
• Participate in job safety training and asbestos awareness.
• Work outside regular hours for events and weekend duty as requested.
• Assist onboarding of new custodians.
• Adhere to a cleaning schedule for floors, boards, restrooms, etc.
• Inspect machines for safety and efficiency.
• Open/close building procedures; secure facilities daily.
• Assist with summer interior/exterior painting as needed.
• Follow energy conservation procedures.
• Perform crossing guard duties as assigned.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Conocimientos

Cleaning safety

Basic repairs

Reading instructions

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Texas driver’s license (Class C) preferred

Herramientas

Scrubber

Wet/dry vacuum

Burnisher

Backpack vacuum

Ride-on scrubber

Descripción del empleo

2026-27 Custodian

McAllen Independent School District Cathey Middle School - McAllen, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5964668

Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To be responsible for helping to maintain the physical school plant and grounds in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Clear driving record, required

Valid Texas driver’s Class C license, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to handle and to use potentially harmful cleaning supplies safely and efficiently

Knowledge of basic techniques of minor repairs of building and grounds maintenance

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures

Experience:

One (1) or more years working in custodial services, preferred

Workdays:

242

Auxiliary Pay Structure:

Pay Grade2

Pay Date:

Monthly

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $13.25

Midpoint: $15.78

Maximum: $18.31

Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide for a program of preventive maintenance to ensure that buildings and premises are kept neat, clean and safe at all times.

2. Maintain temperature of building at a comfortable, yet economical setting.

3. Inspect the building daily, make minor building repairs as needed and report major repairs and/or safety hazards to the immediate supervisor on appropriate forms.

4. Assist staff with movement of furniture, supplies and equipment as necessary or as directed by supervisors.

5. Use safe practices in the custodial maintenance of the facility and attend safety meetings.

6. Comply with safety and hazardous laws and regulations in the performance of his/her job.

7. Maintain an inventory of all cleaning supplies and equipment and notify head custodian when additional supplies are needed.

8. Attend meetings as required or directed by supervisors.

9. Participate in job safety training, asbestos awareness notification and training on use of maintenance supplies and equipment.

10. Work outside of regular assigned work schedule to include extra-curricular functions and to repair/replace needed facilities that may involve night and/or weekend duty as requested.

11. Participate in orientation and monitoring of new custodians.

12. Follow a cleaning schedule that will include the cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment and restrooms.

13. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.

14. Follow procedures for opening and closing the building, locking, checking and safeguarding facilities daily.

15. Assist during the summer for the painting of the interior and exterior of the building.

16. Stay informed of the District’s energy conservation procedures and implement them at his/her campus.

17. Perform crossing guard duties as assigned.

18. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

19. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Shop equipment and tools:

Custodial cleaning equipment (scrubber, wet/dry vacuum, burnisher, backpack vacuum, ride/walk behind auto scrubber) and supplies, ladder, scaffold, small hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, sockets, pliers, crimpers, wire cutters, etc.), handsaws, power tools (saw, drill, sander, etc.), torque wrench, drills, grinder, jacks, lift equipment, fire extinguishers

Vehicles and related equipment:

Safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), radio communication equipment

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ruben Trevino , Executive Director for Facilities Maintenance & Operations
• Dept of Facilities Maint & Ops
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]