Custodian (2026-2027 School Year)

Southwest ISD; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest ISD in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian to follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and efficient building operations for students and staff.

The role requires physical work, the ability to lift and operate cleaning equipment, and strict adherence to safety protocols. We value reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work well with students and staff in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and 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.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.
• Maintain a program of 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.
• Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day.
• Establish procedure 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.
• 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.
• The professionalism to work in a professional manner with co-workers, students and staff.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

18 years of age or older

Fingerprinting check required

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Experience:

• Experience in stripping, buffing and waxing floors
• Working successfully with students, co-workers and community

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and 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.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.
• Maintain a program of 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.
• Assume responsibility for opening and closing building each school day.
• Establish procedure 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.
• 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.
• The professionalism to work in a professional manner with co-workers, students and staff.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Stripper, buffer, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, electric drill, lawn mower, edger, carpenter's tools and weed eater

Posture: Strenuous walking, standing, stooping, bending and climbing.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40+ lbs.)

Environment: Work outside and inside, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials, slippery or uneven walking surfaces and working on ladders; common work area with moderate noise level, ability to work with chemicals, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases are a possibility

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, accuracy in completing assigned task, and ability to read

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.

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Postings current as of 8/1/2026 6:37:38 PM CST.