Custodian

Ysleta Independent School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, TX, is seeking a full-time custodian to join our facilities team. The role follows cleaning schedules, operates maintenance equipment, and helps prepare rooms for daily activities and events.

Responsibilities include floor cleaning, waste management, basic repairs, safety compliance, and readiness to respond to after-hours requests. A valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; ability to read cleaning and safety instructions.
• Effective communication with district employees.
• Ability to operate cleaning/maintenance equipment and lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning schedules for floors, boards, desks, restrooms and more.
• Perform minor maintenance and report major repairs to supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and request replenishments.
• Regulate HVAC to ensure comfortable, economical building operation.
• Open/secure facilities and follow safety procedures.
• Attend professional development activities as required.
• Assist with events setup and facility refinishing as needed.

Skills

Communication

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licenses or certifications preferred

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

Follow and perform routine cleaning schedules and maintenance procedures to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency of building operations and grounds. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies, procedures and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Follow a cleaning schedule to include cleaning and sanitizing of floors, carpets, instructional boards, wastebaskets, windows, window sills, furniture, equipment and restrooms. Move furniture or equipment within building, assist with lunchroom set up and facilities set up for special events as directed by campus administration, head custodian or assistant head custodian.
• Perform minor maintenance to include painting, grease trap cleaning, mounting classroom instructional boards, and projection equipment. Monitor and maintain cleanliness of boiler room and report malfunctions to supervisor. Identify and correct unsafe conditions and report any major repair needs that are not correctable to supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment. Request additional supplies as needed.
• Regulate heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity based on district guidelines.
• Assist with the cleaning and refinishing of floors, moving of furniture, books, inventory and set up of facilities for school events.
• Follow established procedures for opening, securing, monitoring and safeguarding facilities.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to operate tools and equipment. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and chemicals.
• Assemble, disassemble, repair and refurbish furniture as needed.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred. Ability to effectively communicate with all district employees; ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures; knowledge of minor repair techniques and building maintenance; ability to safely operate cleaning/maintenance equipment and lift heavy equipment. Valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license to be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier; subject to the district drug and alcohol testing policy and regulations.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently, 20-50 pounds occasionally, more than 50 pounds infrequently and with assistance; ability to climb ladders unassisted up to 8 feet unassisted and higher with assistance; work under all weather conditions; extended periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting; ability to work with potentially hazardous materials in a safe manner and safely perform required duties in potentially hazardous environments. Must be adaptable to work a shift schedule and/or hours other than regularly assigned; must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Required Documents

• Valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license