Entry-Level School Custodian (No Experience)

ABM Industries; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable School Custodian to perform general cleaning duties at a K-12 or higher education campus. The role requires 18+ with on‑the‑job training and no diploma required, and ABM emphasizes safety and compliance across schools. Join a broad cleaning team serving classrooms, offices, and public spaces.

You will follow chemical safety, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain sparkling, safe spaces for students and staff within ABM’s education portfolio.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No experience required; on the job training provided.
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.
• Preferred: Prior customer service experience.
• Preferred: One (1) year of prior similar work experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned area, which may include classrooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, office, and stairways
• Sweep, remove debris, clean spills, and mop floors in designated areas
• Regularly check trash receptacles, emptying as needed, in all designated areas
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Notify lead cleaner or manager concerning the need for minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with clients, co-workers, shift coordinators, supervisors, managers, etc.
• Collect, consolidate, and separate recycling into proper receptacles
• Clean and dust desks, chairs, tables furniture, fixtures, doors, sills, floors, ceiling, and walls
• Polish hard surfaces, e.g. woodwork, stainless steel surfaces
• Wipe and clean tabletops, chairs, and equipment in food areas
• Move cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas, either manually or by using hand trucks
• Clean interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees
• Sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks
• Maintain the cleanliness of restrooms (clean and polish as needed)
• Comply with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company, Clients, and regulatory authorities

Skills

Customer service

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable School Custodian to perform general cleaning duties at a K-12 or higher education campus. The role requires 18+ with on‑the‑job training and no diploma required, and ABM emphasizes safety and compliance across schools. Join a broad cleaning team serving classrooms, offices, and public spaces.

You will follow chemical safety, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain sparkling, safe spaces for students and staff within ABM’s education portfolio.