Custodian

All Campuses; Elysian Fields (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Elysian Fields ISD All Campuses in Texas is seeking a dedicated Custodian to clean and maintain district facilities, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

You will follow cleaning schedules, assist with minor repairs, operate cleaning equipment, manage supplies, and help set up facilities for events and meals.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Cleaning: Maintain a cleaning schedule that includes floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms
• Maintenance and Repair: Assist with lunchroom setup, perform preventive maintenance, make minor repairs and report major needs
• Safety: Follow safety procedures, inspect machines and equipment, and report unsafe conditions
• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Lift heavy items, work indoors/outdoors in various conditions

Skills

Reading and following instructions

Maintenance knowledge

Cleaning equipment operation

Handling cleaning supplies

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Wet vacuum cleaner

Dry vacuum cleaner

Electric drill

Shampooer

Lawn mower

Edger

Weed eater

Job description

Custodian

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This job is also posted in Elysian Fields Independent School District , and ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5918466

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Darby Lawless , HR
• 2099 FM 451
• Waskom, Texas 75692
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]