Custodian

Lufkin ISD; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in the United States is hiring for a Custodian position to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and safety within its facilities. The successful candidate will follow established procedures for cleaning and assisting with minor repairs, ensuring a welcoming environment for students and staff. Strong communication skills and the ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy materials are essential. This position involves frequent outdoor and indoor work in a variety of environments.

Qualifications

• None specified for education.
• Experience is not required.
• Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Maintain cleanliness of the school building and grounds.
• Comply with local laws for trash storage and disposal.
• Assist in setting up lunchroom and special events.
• Perform preventive maintenance for comfort and safety.

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

Tools

Buffer

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Electric drill

Hand tools

Shampooer

Lawn mower

Edger

Weed eater

Job description

Position Type: Custodial/ Custodian
Date Posted: 6/26/2025
Location: 935 CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Job Title: Custodian
Reports to: Custodial Supervisor
Dept./School: Assigned Campus

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.

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.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• 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.

Customer Care Skills

• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.
• Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff.
• Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of “going the extra mile” for others.
• Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Tools/Equipment Used

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

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.

Additional Job Information: Applying for this posting places your name in a pool of applicants who wish to be considered for this position. All applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice.

LISD reserves the right to not fill positions if it is determined by the Superintendent to not be in the best interest of the district.