Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Lake Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Lake Dallas ISD is seeking a Custodian to clean and maintain district facilities with a focus on safety and efficient building operations. The role involves following a cleaning schedule, assisting with maintenance, and ensuring proper safety procedures are followed.

The candidate must be able to lift heavy items and operate cleaning equipment, and will be paid $14.84 to $20.18 per hour. Applicants must meet citizenship/residency/work authorization requirements and be prepared to work in both

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building/grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cleaning schedule covering floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds neat and clean, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas.
• Comply with local laws for trash storage and disposal; assist inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned; assist with setting up facilities for events.

Skills

Read cleaning instructions

Minor repairs knowledge

Operate cleaning equipment

Handle cleaning supplies safely

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Wet Vacuum

Dry Vacuum

Floor Scrubber

Shampooer

Lawn Mower

Edger

Weed Eater

Leaf Blower

Job description

Custodian

Lake Dallas Independent School Facilities & Operations – Lake Dallas, Texas. Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5837526

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, weed eater and leaf blower.

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.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $14.84 to $20.18 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 104 Swisher Road
• Lake Dallas, Texas 75065
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]