Custodian

Salado Ind School District; Salado (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Salado Ind School District in Salado, Texas is hiring a Custodian to perform cleaning, maintenance, and safety functions across a district‑wide scope. The role requires following a cleaning schedule, assisting with lunchroom setup, and supporting facility operations daily.

The position involves routine repairs, temperature control, and safety checks to ensure a clean, safe environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cleaning schedule including 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.
• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• 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.
• Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

Skills

Read instructions

Maintenance knowledge

Operate cleaning equipment

Handle cleaning supplies

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Wet vacuum

Electric drill

Hand tools

Shampooer

Lawn mower

Edger

Weed Eater

Job description

Custodian

Salado Ind School District District Wide - Salado, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5199219
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 29, 2025 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

None specified

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 RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES

Cleaning

1. 1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
2. 2. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
3. 3. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
4. 4. Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

1. 5. Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
2. 6. Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
3. 7. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
4. 8. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
5. 9. Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
6. 10. Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety

1. 11. Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
2. 12. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
3. 13. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
4. 14. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
5. 15. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
6. 16. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
7. 17. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EQUIPMENT USED

Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and ladders. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials.

Position Type:

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Michael Novotny , Superintendent
• 601 N. Main
• P. O. Box 98
• Salado, Texas 76571
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]