Custodian I - 12 Months

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District in Houston, TX seeks a Custodian for a 12-month position to maintain clean, safe, and sanitary facilities across campuses.

The role includes floor care, restocking supplies, and reporting maintenance needs. Basic mechanical ability and prior custodial experience are required to ensure building security and readiness for daily activities.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of custodial duties.
• Ability to supervise people in custodial duties.
• Must have knowledge of janitorial supplies used in their work.
• Must have some basic mechanical ability.
• Some previous custodial experience.

Responsibilities

• To check grounds and facilities for damage and/or repairs needed.
• To mop, wax and buff floors as needed and directed including restroom facilities.
• To fill dispensers with towels, soaps and toilet tissue.
• To clean windows and mirrors as needed.
• To replace light bulbs as needed.
• To turn lights out as required to conserve energy.
• To dispose of paper, garbage and trash.
• To report maintenance problems to supervisor or administrator.

Skills

Custodial duties knowledge

Supervisor duties

Janitorial supplies knowledge

Mechanical ability

Experience in custodial work

Education

Minimal education

Job description

JOB TITLE

Custodian - 12 Month

DUTY DAYS

240 days

PAY GRADE

N01

Primary Purpose

To assist in keeping the building and grounds clean, safe and sanitary

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Minimal

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Must have working knowledge of custodial duties. Ability to supervise people in custodial duties. Must have a knowledge of janitorial supplies that have to be used in their work. Must have some basic mechanical ability

Experience

• Some previous custodial experience

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• To check grounds and facilities for damage and/or repairs needed.
• To mop, wax and buff floors as needed and directed including restroom facilities.
• To fill dispensers with towels, soaps and toilet tissue.
• To clean windows and mirrors as needed.
• To replace broken windows when needed.
• To replace light bulbs as needed.
• To turn lights out as required to conserve energy.
• To dispose of paper, garbage and trash.
• To remove all spots and stains as necessary. This should be done daily.
• To wash and dry and dust cleaning equipment as needed.
• To help set up chairs and tables as needed for meetings and other activities.
• To know location and use of all fire fighting equipment.
• To lock doors and windows to assure building security before leaving.
• To report to assistant head custodian or head custodian any maintenance problem noticed.
• To report to assistant head custodian or head custodian any unauthorized people who may be in building after building is closed. Do not let unauthorized people in building.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director or Supervisor of Operations, Principal or Supervising Administrator or Head Custodian or Assistant Head Custodian.

Mental Demands

N/A

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Strenuous walking, standing and/or climbing, heavy lifting. Work outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperature night and day, exposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, work on ladders, work alone.