Custodian

City of Bryan; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bryan is hiring for a custodial and facilities maintenance role to keep City buildings clean and orderly. The position requires daily cleaning tasks, lifting, and basic upkeep across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include restroom cleaning, trash removal, floor care, and helper tasks for events. Candidates should be at least 18 and have some custodial experience; a HS diploma is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 1 year of custodial or facilities maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean restrooms daily and replenish paper products and soap.
• Remove trash and clean wastebaskets as needed.
• Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard surfaces daily; assist floor care as applicable.
• Clean office areas: dust, glass, phones, furniture; may use ladders.
• Move or rearrange furniture and set up rooms for events.
• Lock/unlock buildings and secure premises; report security issues.
• Maintain cleanliness of entrances and exterior areas near the building.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains; keep walls and doors clean.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Janitorial equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Posting Opening Date

Posting Opening Date 09/03/2026

Posting Closing Date

Job Summary

Performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties to keep office buildings and related City of Bryan facilities in clean and orderly condition.

Essential Job Functions

• Cleans all restrooms on a daily basis via proper use of chemicals with subsequent replenishment of all paper products and soap associated with use of restrooms.
• Removes trash from wastebaskets and clean wastebaskets if needed.
• Performs daily vacuuming of carpeted areas and daily sweeping/mopping of hard tile areas with subsequent carpet cleaning and refinishing of hard surface floors where applicable.
• Performs detailed cleaning of office areas including dusting, glass, telephones, chairs, handrails, vents, doors and trash removal. Will use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Performs various tasks in moving or rearranging furniture, desks and other equipment; sets-up and takes down tables for meetings, training and other special events.
• Locks and unlocks assigned buildings; secures building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, reports any unauthorized occupants, turns off lights.
• Keeps outside area near entrance clean.
• Cleans, washes and disinfects drinking fountains.
• Washes all finger marks from walls, doors, hardware and glass throughout the building.
• Performs and/or reports minor maintenance repairs.
• Cleans kitchen/break room sinks, appliances and counters.
• Maintains storage areas and cleaning equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and orderly manner in order to ensure the safety of staff and the public.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18.
• Must possess at least one (1) year of custodial and/or facilities maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Cleaning principals and practices.
• Safety practices related to chemicals.

Ability to:

• Perform simple physical tasks and to apply standard solutions to recurring situations.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Use janitorial equipment and hand tools.
• Comply with City and department administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Remain constantly alert and aware of any workplace hazards and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Skills:

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to greet and respond to customers in a friendly and professional manner.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Must be able to access facilities that house Texas Criminal Justice Information Services ( CJIS ) System data. As a result, the person selected for the position cannot possess a felony or Class A misdemeanor conviction; or a Class B misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, crawling, climbing, and using hands and fingers to operate equipment and to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Will work primarily in a well-lighted, air-conditioned office environment, but at times will be required to perform work outside. There will be exposure to varied weather conditions, moving mechanical parts and equipment, chemicals, waste, odors, fumes, dust, pollen, and other airborne particles.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: ladder, buffer, vacuum, vehicle, and various other cleaning supplies.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Certification(s)