Custodian

McAllen High School; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllen High School in the McAllen ISD seeks a full-time custodian to maintain the school plant and grounds for safe, clean educational use. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, temperature control, safety compliance, and assisting with furniture movement.

Preferred are a high school diploma or GED, a clean driving record, and at least one year in custodial work. Salary is hourly with overtime potential and requires evening/weekend availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Clear driving record required.
• Valid Texas driver's license preferred.
• Minimum 1 year custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a program of preventive maintenance to keep buildings neat, clean and safe.
• Maintain building temperature at a comfortable, economical setting.
• Inspect the building daily and report major repairs or hazards to supervisor.
• Assist staff with movement of furniture, supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Follow safety practices in custodial maintenance and attend safety meetings.
• Work outside regular hours for events and extra-curricular functions as needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Minor repairs

Cleaning instructions

Reading procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license (Texas)

Clean driving record

Tools

Scrubber

Wet/dry vacuum

Burnisher

Backpack vacuum

Ride-on scrubber

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To be responsible for helping to maintain the physical school plant and grounds in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED,preferred

Clear driving record, required

Valid Texas driver’s Class C license, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to handle and to use potentially harmful cleaning supplies safely and efficiently

Knowledge of basic techniques of minor repairs of building and grounds maintenance

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures

Experience:

One (1) or more years working in custodial services, preferred

Workdays:242

Auxiliary Pay Structure: Pay Grade2

Pay Date: Monthly

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $13.25

Midpoint: $15.78

Maximum: $18.31

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide for a program of preventive maintenance to ensure that buildings and premises are kept neat, clean and safe at all times.
2. Maintain temperature of building at a comfortable, yet economical setting.
3. Inspect the building daily, make minor building repairs as needed and report major repairs and/or safety hazards to the immediate supervisor on appropriate forms.
4. Assist staff with movement of furniture, supplies and equipment as necessary or as directed by supervisors.
5. Use safe practices in the custodial maintenance of the facility and attend safety meetings.
6. Comply with safety and hazardous laws and regulations in the performance of his/her job.
7. Maintain an inventory of all cleaning supplies and equipment and notify head custodian when additional supplies are needed.
8. Attend meetings as required or directed by supervisors.
9. Participate in job safety training, asbestos awareness notification and training on use of maintenance supplies and equipment.
10. Work outside of regular assigned work schedule to include extra-curricular functions and to repair/replace needed facilities that may involve night and/or weekend duty as requested.
11. Participate in orientation and monitoring of new custodians.
12. Follow a cleaning schedule that will include the cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment and restrooms.
13. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
14. Follow procedures for opening and closing the building, locking, checking and safeguarding facilities daily.
15. Assist during the summer for the painting of the interior and exterior of the building.
16. Stay informed of the District’s energy conservation procedures and implement them at his/her campus.
17. Perform crossing guard duties as assigned.
18. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
19. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Shop equipment and tools:

Custodial cleaning equipment (scrubber, wet/dry vacuum, burnisher, backpack vacuum, ride/walk behind auto scrubber) and supplies, ladder, scaffold, small hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, sockets, pliers, crimpers, wire cutters, etc.), handsaws, power tools (saw, drill, sander, etc.), torque wrench, drills, grinder, jacks, lift equipment, fire extinguishers

Vehicles and related equipment:

Safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), radio communication equipment

Job Details

Job ID: 5989513

Application Deadline: Nov 21, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.25 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ruben Trevino , Executive Director for Facilities Maintenance & Operations
• Dept of Facilities Maint & Ops
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Location

McAllen Independent School District McAllen High School - McAllen, Texas