Custodian

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

Job summary

McAllen ISD is seeking a full-time Custodian to maintain the school facilities and grounds in a safe, clean and efficient condition. You will perform preventive maintenance, operate cleaning equipment, and assist with moving furniture, reporting hazards, and following district safety standards.

Starting immediately, the role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a clear driving record, and at least 1 year in custodial services.

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 use potentially harmful cleaning supplies safely and efficiently
• Knowledge of basic techniques of minor repairs of building and grounds maintenance
• Experience: One (1) or more years working in custodial services, preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance to keep buildings/grounds neat, clean and safe
• Maintain building temperature to a comfortable economical setting
• Inspect daily, report major repairs/safety hazards
• Assist staff with movement of furniture, supplies, equipment
• Use safe cleaning practices and attend safety meetings
• Follow safety/hazard laws and regulations
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies/equipment and notify head custodian for restocks
• Attend supervisor-directed meetings
• Participate in safety and asbestos awareness training
• Work outside regular schedule for events and night/weekend duties
• Orient and monitor new custodians
• Follow cleaning schedule for floors, walls, windows, wastebaskets, furniture
• Inspect machines/equipment for safety/efficiency
• Open/close building procedures daily
• Assist in summer painting projects
• Adhere to energy conservation procedures
• Perform crossing guard duties as assigned
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety procedures

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Reading instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas driver’s license (preferred)

Tools

Scrubber

Wet/dry vacuum

Burnisher

Backpack vacuum

Auto scrubber

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 5976748
Application Deadline: Nov 07, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

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

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]