Custodian Substitute 2026-27

Mexia Independent School District; Mexia (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Mexia Independent School District is seeking a Custodian Substitute for the 2026-27 year in Mexia, TX. The role involves cleaning, maintenance tasks, and safety procedures to support district facilities and student environments.

Responsibilities include cleaning floors and rooms, maintaining inventory, assisting with lunchroom setup, and reporting major repairs to the principal. The position is full-time with a $10 per hour wage.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning schedule for floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds neat and clean including sidewalks and parking areas.
• Comply with local laws for trash storage and disposal.
• Assist in inventory of cleaning supplies and request additional supplies as needed.
• Assist with lunchroom setup and arrange tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report major repairs to the principal.
• Regulate HVAC to maintain comfortable temperatures and efficiency.
• Move furniture as directed by the principal.
• Set up facilities for special events.
• Open/close building daily and ensure doors are secure during occupancy.
• Inspect machines for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Reading instructions

Repair techniques

Operate cleaning equipment

Handling cleaning supplies

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Wet/dry vac

Electric drill

Hand tools

Shampooer

Lawn mower

Edger

Weed eater

Job description

Custodian Substitute 2026-27

Mexia Independent School District Mexia ISD - Mexia , Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5917490

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 3:24 PM (UTC)

Job Description

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

$10 per Hour

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• LaKechia Johnson
• 616 N. red River
• Mexia , Texas 76667
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]