2026-27 Custodian, Head I (ES)

Sanchez Elementary School; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanchez Elementary School in McAllen, Texas is seeking a Head Custodian I to ensure the school facilities are well maintained for optimal educational use. The role includes supervising other custodians, performing routine preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and managing cleaning schedules.

Requires 3 years of relevant experience and a valid Texas driver’s license. Starting immediately, the position offers an hourly pay range of $14.25–$19.69 and a 242-day work year with monthly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Clear driving record required.
• Valid Texas driver’s Class C license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance for custodians to keep buildings clean and safe.
• Inspect building daily; perform minor repairs and report major issues.
• Assist staff with movement of furniture, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Follow safe custodial practices and lead monthly safety meetings.
• Oversee inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; order as needed.
• Open/close building procedures and supervise staff as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Custodial cleaning equipment

Ladders/Scaffolds

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To help maintain the physical school plans in the condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times. To be responsible for helping and guiding other custodians whom he or she supervises 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

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficiency in both English and Spanish

Ability to read, write and speak in an effective manner

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment

Ability to handle cleaning supplies in a safe and harmless manner

Ability to perform minor repairs of building and grounds maintenance tools and equipment

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a custodian or experience in a related field, required

Workdays:242

Auxiliary Pay Structure: Pay Grade 3

Pay Date: Monthly

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $14.25

Maximum: $19.69

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

2. 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.

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

4. Use safe practices in the custodial maintenance of the facility and conduct monthly safety meetings with assigned staff.

5. Comply with safety and hazardous laws and regulations in the performance of his/her job to include training of assigned staff.

6. Maintain an inventory of all cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.

7. Attend meetings as required or directed by supervisors.

8. Perform job safety training, asbestos awareness notification and training on use of maintenance supplies and equipment.

9. Assist in overseeing other custodians and in providing orientation to new employees.

10. Document and verify work time sheets/timecards for himself/herself and other assigned staff.

11. 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.

12. Develop and maintain a cleaning schedule that will include the cleaning of floors, whiteboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment and restrooms.

13. Assist other custodians in stripping floors and waxing as needed.

14. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.

15. Establish and monitor procedures for opening and closing the building, locking, checking and safeguarding facilities daily.

16. Assume responsibility during the summer for the painting of the interior and exterior of the building, as well as blackboards.

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

18. Perform crossing guard duties as assigned.

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Campus Custodians

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:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Reading labels in English on potentially harmful cleaning chemicals and paints; ability to understand verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle several projects at the same time with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to frequently lift and carry moderate weights (15-44 pounds), sitting, standing, walking, climbing (stairs, ladder, scaffold or ramps), balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speech, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, exposure to temperature extremes (hot or cold), exposure to humidity extremes, exposure to noise, exposure to low or intense illumination, exposure to vibration, exposure to microwaves, exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.), exposure to chemical hazards (asbestos, fumes, vapors, gases, dust, smoke, etc.), exposure to electrical hazards, work outside, prolonged exposure to sunlight, work with hands in water, work around moving object or vehicles, work around machinery with moving parts, work on slippery surfaces, work on uneven surfaces, work alone, work prolonged or irregular hours

2026-27 Custodian, Head I (ES)

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This job is also posted in McAllen Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5946834
Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To help maintain the physical school plans in the condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times. To be responsible for helping and guiding other custodians whom he or she supervises 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, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficiency in both English and Spanish

Ability to read, write and speak in an effective manner

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment

Ability to handle cleaning supplies in a safe and harmless manner

Ability to perform minor repairs of building and grounds maintenance tools and equipment

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a custodian or experience in a related field, required

Workdays:242

Auxiliary Pay Structure: Pay Grade 3

Pay Date: Monthly

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $14.25

Midpoint: $16.97

Maximum: $19.69

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

2. 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.

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

4. Use safe practices in the custodial maintenance of the facility and conduct monthly safety meetings with assigned staff.

5. Comply with safety and hazardous laws and regulations in the performance of his/her job to include training of assigned staff.

6. Maintain an inventory of all cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.

7. Attend meetings as required or directed by supervisors.

8. Perform job safety training, asbestos awareness notification and training on use of maintenance supplies and equipment.

9. Assist in overseeing other custodians and in providing orientation to new employees.

10. Document and verify work time sheets/timecards for himself/herself and other assigned staff.

11. 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.

12. Develop and maintain a cleaning schedule that will include the cleaning of floors, whiteboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment and restrooms.

13. Assist other custodians in stripping floors and waxing as needed.

14. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.

15. Establish and monitor procedures for opening and closing the building, locking, checking and safeguarding facilities daily.

16. Assume responsibility during the summer for the painting of the interior and exterior of the building, as well as blackboards.

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

18. Perform crossing guard duties as assigned.

19. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Campus Custodians

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Reading labels in English on potentially harmful cleaning chemicals and paints; ability to understand verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle several projects at the same time with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to frequently lift and carry moderate weights (15-44 pounds), sitting, standing, walking, climbing (stairs, ladder, scaffold or ramps), balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speech, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, exposure to temperature extremes (hot or cold), exposure to humidity extremes, exposure to noise, exposure to low or intense illumination, exposure to vibration, exposure to microwaves, exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.), exposure to chemical hazards (asbestos, fumes, vapors, gases, dust, smoke, etc.), exposure to electrical hazards, work outside, prolonged exposure to sunlight, work with hands in water, work around moving object or vehicles, work around machinery with moving parts, work on slippery surfaces, work on uneven surfaces, work alone, work prolonged or irregular hours

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $14.25 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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