Custodian

Young World Physical Education; La Joya (TX); Presencial; USD 16 531 - 20 664; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A local school district in La Joya, Texas is hiring a Custodian to maintain a clean and safe environment for students. The ideal candidate must be able to operate cleaning equipment, lift heavy items, and follow safety procedures. Responsibilities include completing scheduled cleaning tasks, reporting maintenance needs, and ensuring that all areas are safe for student activities. The position is full-time with a pay rate of $13.67 per hour.

Qualificações

• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy loads.
• Demonstrate aptitude for assigned responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Complete cleaning schedule for assigned areas.
• Observe and report cleaning and maintenance needs.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in building operations.

Conhecimentos

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Lift heavy equipment

Handle cleaning supplies safely

Read and understand instructions

Formação académica

Eighth Grade or Higher

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Custodian

La Joya Independent School District Custodial Department – La Joya, Texas

Job Details

Job ID: 5629864

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Custodian

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Assigned Principal

Pay Grade: Pay Grade 2: Auxiliary Pay Plan

Dept/School: School Support Department

Initiated Date: January 28, 2003

Revised Date: September 17, 2019

Pre‑screening may be conducted by an approved medical vendor prior to starting employment.

District Primary Purpose

To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose

Provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop. Follow routine cleaning to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and efficiency of building operation and grounds.

Education / Qualifications

Eighth Grade or Higher (Preferred)

Experience

None

Knowledge

• Demonstrate aptitude for assigned responsibilities or such other alternatives as appropriate and acceptable.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.
• Use and care of hand and power equipment and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Complete cleaning schedule for the areas assigned, within the frequency requirements provided.
2. Know the basic understanding of the chemicals and procedures used in the cleaning and operating schedules.
3. Know the schedule for all assigned areas, personnel and looks for ways to improve as needed.
4. Observe cleaning and maintenance needs or requirements for the areas assigned and report the needs to the head custodian or principal.
5. Maintain positive public relations with all personnel and students.
6. Routinely inspect areas for possible safety hazards and report to head custodian.
7. Performs additional duties, as assigned by the principal.
8. Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and playground areas neat and clean at all times.
9. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems to provide and insure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
10. Move furniture or equipment within building as required for various activities.
11. Assume responsibilities for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
12. Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
13. Cooperate with supervisory personnel, principals, parents, and other officials.
14. Comply with Board Policy relating to dress, drugs, alcohol, and weapons.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands

Reading and ability to understand verbal instructions. Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written).

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• Ability to stand, walk, talk and hear, taste and smell, use hands (67% to 99% of the work day).
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl (34% to 66% of the work day).
• Able to use hands to handle or feel, push/pull and reach with hands and arms (67% to 99% of the work day).
• Occasionally (0 to 33% of work day) lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs (34% to 66% of work day).
• Special vision, requirement include: 20/20 (corrected), ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Work environment: exposure to wet, humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles (67% to 99% of the work day); toxic or caustic chemicals and risk electrical shock (34% to 66% of work day); working near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (0 to 33% of work day).
• The typical noise level for the work environment is loud noise.
• Hearing requirement include: ability to hear alarms on equipment, client calls and instructions from department staff.
• Repetitive motion actions include: use of foot control, both feet (7+ hrs of the work day), use of hands, both hands (7+ hrs), grasping firm/heavy objects (7+ hrs).

Position Working Days: 226 Days

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.67 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

• L. Szymoniak
• Custodial Department
• Phone: [phone]