26-27 Substitute Custodian

Young World Physical Education

Little River-Academy (TX)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 32,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Academy ISD Central Office in Little River-Academy, TX seeks a Substitute Custodian to maintain district facilities and grounds, following safety and cleanliness standards. The role covers cleaning, maintenance, and safety tasks with support for events and daily operations.

The position requires the ability to read cleaning instructions, operate cleaning equipment, and handle supplies safely. Immediate start; Exemption: Nonexempt; reports to the Director of Operations.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: None specified in the ad.
Ability to read and follow cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain a cleaning schedule for floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment and restrooms.
Keep building and grounds neat and clean, including sidewalks and parking areas.
Comply with local laws for trash storage and disposal.
Assist in inventory of cleaning supplies and request additional as needed.
Support lunchroom setup and arrange tables and chairs.

Skills

Reading instructions

Maintenance knowledge

Cleaning equipment operation

Handling cleaning supplies

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Wet vacuum

Dry vacuum

Electric drill

Hand tools

Shampooer

Lawn mower

Edger

Weed eater

Job description

26-27 Substitute Custodian

Academy ISD Central Office - Little River-Academy, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Academy Independent School District, and ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5882395
Application Deadline: May 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Substitute Custodian

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Director of Operations

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning

Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety

Assist with opening and closing building each school day checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater.

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Academy ISD (AISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities

Position Type: Substitute

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