Day Custodian

Maintenance Department; Snook (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Snook ISD Maintenance Department is seeking a Day Custodian to clean and maintain district facilities with focus on safety, cleanliness, and efficient operations. Immediate start. Open to flexible hours required for school schedule.

The role involves hard physical work, use of cleaning equipment, and assisting with events, with a requirement to follow district safety protocols and maintain supplies inventory.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow cleaning, maintenance, and safety instructions.
• Knowledge of basic repair techniques for buildings and grounds.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to store and handle cleaning supplies properly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cleaning schedule for floors, boards, wastebaskets, windows, and restrooms.
• Keep buildings and grounds neat, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and play areas.
• Comply with local laws for trash storage and disposal.
• Assist with inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request more as needed.
• Assist with lunchroom setup and arrange tables and chairs.
• Move furniture/equipment as directed by administration.
• Assist in setting up facilities for events and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading instructions

Minor repairs

Operate cleaning equipment

Handle cleaning supplies

Lift heavy objects

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Wet vacuum

Dry vacuum

Electric drill

Hand tools

Shampooer

Lawn mower

Edger

Weed eater

Job description

Day Custodian

Snook ISD Maintenance Department - Snook, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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:

• 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.
• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $11.50 to $15.50 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Chase Pulkkinen , Director of Operations
• Maintenance Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]