Custodian

Kipp Inc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Paid family leave

HSA/Flexible Spending

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean and safe learning environment across Austin-area campuses. This full-time hybrid role involves daily cleaning, equipment operation, minor maintenance, and coordination with the Facilities team to support student success.

Requires basic reading/writing skills, 0-2 years in housekeeping, strong work ethic, and ability to lift 20-50 lbs. Some evening/night/weekend work and travel between campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills.
• 0-2 years of housekeeping or janitorial experience; school setting preferred.
• Strong work ethic with a genuine commitment to maintaining a clean, safe campus.
• Able to lift and carry 20-50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure facilities, including unlocking doors, disabling/enabling the alarm system, and verifying that HVAC and lighting systems are operational.
• Perform general cleaning duties: sweeping, mopping, window cleaning, restroom sanitation and restocking, whiteboard cleaning, drinking fountain upkeep, and trash removal.
• Pick up litter on school grounds and athletic fields
• Complete daily laundry tasks (mop heads, towels, etc.)
• Respond promptly to emergency cleanup situations
• Operate, clean, and maintain equipment (mops, buckets, auto-scrubber, etc.)
• Perform floor care including stripping, waxing, sealing, and carpet stain extraction
• Handle minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, swapping air filters, and touch-up painting
• Learn and monitor key building systems, including fire alarm, security, main shutoffs, and electrical breakers
• Move and rearrange furniture; assist with meal setup as needed
• Assist with cleaning of campus vehicles, if applicable
• Check in weekly with supervisor(s) to report supply needs, cleaning concerns, and equipment issues
• Attend required team meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong work ethic

Detail-oriented

Customer-service mindset

English fluency preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Department: Regional Support and Leadership

Company Description

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way!

As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018,we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven community that wants every child to "run to school," the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you!

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.

Job Description

The Custodian is responsible for performing housekeeping, general cleaning, and other assigned tasks as required to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the school building and grounds. As a key member of the statewide Facilities team, the Custodian will report to the Campus Facilities Manager. This position is a full time position with a requirement to work the occasional night/weekend. This role furthers the mission of KIPP Texas by providing a clean, maintained and safe learning environment for students and faculty.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily Operations

Open and secure facilities, including unlocking doors, disabling/enabling the alarm system, and verifying that HVAC and lighting systems are operational

Perform general cleaning duties: sweeping, mopping, window cleaning, restroom sanitation and restocking, whiteboard cleaning, drinking fountain upkeep, and trash removal

Pick up litter on school grounds and athletic fields

Complete daily laundry tasks (mop heads, towels, etc.)

Respond promptly to emergency cleanup situations

Equipment

Operate, clean, and maintain equipment (mops, buckets, auto-scrubber, etc.)

Perform floor care including stripping, waxing, sealing, and carpet stain extraction

Handle minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, swapping air filters, and touch-up painting

Learn and monitor key building systems, including fire alarm, security, main shutoffs, and electrical breakers

Campus Support

Move and rearrange furniture; assist with meal setup as needed

Assist with cleaning of campus vehicles, if applicable

Check in weekly with supervisor(s) to report supply needs, cleaning concerns, and equipment issues

Attend required team meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic reading and writing skills

0-2 years of housekeeping or janitorial experience; school setting preferred

COMPETENCY AND SKILLS:

Strong work ethic with a genuine commitment to maintaining a clean, safe campus

Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented, self, directed, and solutions-focused

Physically able to lift and carry 20-50 lbs

Customer-service mindset with a resourceful, can-do attitude

Willingness to learn building systems and new techniques

Basic computer skills preferred

English fluency preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.

The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.

Additional Requirements:

Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Work with frequent interruptions.

Hybrid work - Reports to the central office or schools three days a week

Travel Requirements:

Minimal travel: May travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning, meetings and other work related activities.

Additional Information

What We Bring to the Table:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.

Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.

Paid family leave.

Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.

Employee assistance programs.

KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

EEO:

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.

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