Day Custodian

Rapid City Area Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

403(b) Plan

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Gym Discount

Professional Development

Job summary

NYOS Charter School—Not Your Ordinary School—is seeking a detail-oriented Day Custodian in Austin to maintain cleanliness in classrooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas. This role supports school events and may include weekend overtime to keep a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, retirement system participation, 403b/457 plans,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and adults.
• Custodial/janitorial or maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning supplies and hand tools.
• Physical stamina and ability to work outdoors.
• Friendly demeanor and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms and common areas.
• Spot mop floors and place caution signs.
• Vacuum rugs.
• Sweep outside common areas.
• Wipe down window glass and elevator surfaces.
• Dust fixtures, counters, surfaces.
• Empty trash.
• Replace lightbulbs; report facility issues.
• Work with a joyful smile and willingness to help our school!

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Able to work outdoors

Friendly demeanor

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting ID: 101

Location(s): 999 District Wide

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Type: Hourly

Posted Date: 10/07/2026

Deadline: Until Filled

Pay: $15.50 - $19.22

Hours per Day: 8:00:00

Day Custodian

Summary

This position is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting of classrooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas in a team cleaning environment. The role also supports school events and may include occasional weekend overtime. This position is key to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment for students, staff, and visitors.

NYOS Charter School

Job Title:Day Custodian

Reports To: Custodial Manager

Calendar:SF230

About NYOS NYOS Charter School—Not Your Ordinary School—is a free public charter school founded in 1998 by a group of parents who wanted more out of education for their children. Through a commitment to our students, staff, and academic excellence, we have grown to serve over 1,600 students in PreK through 12th grade.

At NYOS, we educate the whole student. We foster a collegial Pre-K – 12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and expectations for civic engagement.

Why Work at NYOS Charter School? At NYOS Charter School, we educate the whole student through rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and civic engagement. Our community values diversity, collaboration, and strong relationships among students, teachers, and parents.

Community Culture:

• Supportive and inclusive environment with small class sizes and unique traditions.

• Opportunities for feedback and mentorship from tenured teachers.

• Collaborative planning spaces for team and subject-level innovation.

Flexibility and Autonomy:

• Teachers have the autonomy to innovate and personalize instruction.

• All staff are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute creatively.

Long-Term Sustainability:

• Continuous learning through embedded professional development and workshops.

• Healthy work-life balance with unique break schedules and half-day Fridays.

• Empowerment to influence positive change within the organization.

Join us to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and advance your career in a nurturing and forward-thinking environment.

Primary Role:

This position is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting of classrooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas in a team cleaning environment. The role also supports school events and may include occasional weekend overtime. This position is key to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain cleanliness of flex spaces restrooms and other common areas

• Spot mop floors and place caution signs

• Vacuum rugs

• Sweep outside common areas as needed

• Wipe down window glass and elevator surfaces

• Dust fixtures, countertops, and other surfaces

• Empty trash

• Replace lightbulbs. Service restrooms report any facility issues to the Custodial Lead and or Facilities Supervisor

• Work with a joyful smile and willingness to help our school!

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Experience working with children and adults.

• Custodial/ Janitorial or maintenance experience preferred

• Valid driver's license preferred

• Familiarity with common cleaning supplies and hand tools

• Physical stamina

• Ability to work outdoors

• Friendly demeanor

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $15.87 and $19.44, depending on experience, with an additional $1 per hour for a shift differential.

We also provide a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Short and Long-term disability

• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System

• 403b and 457 investment plans

• Health Savings Accounts

• 10 days Paid Time Off

• Discounted Health Club Membership

• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

Essential Functions:

Physical abilities include but are not limited to being able to stand for long periods at a time, ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, full dexterity of hands and fingers. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to identify and distinguish colors, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants.

NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Executive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Director of Special Services has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12301 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967.