Evening Custodian

Decker Elementary; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Independent School District is seeking an Evening Custodian for Decker Elementary in Austin, Texas. The position is full-time with immediate starting date and requires no formal education. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, grounds upkeep, and assisting with events.

Applicants must operate cleaning equipment, follow safety procedures, and maintain an orderly school environment. Salary ranges $17.05 to $24.53 per hour with benefits per district policy.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Must be able to operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and 45+ pounds.
• Follows safety procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cleaning schedule including floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds neat and clean (sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, play areas).
• Comply with local laws for storage and disposal of trash.
• Assist in inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; request additional supplies as needed.
• Assist with lunchroom setup (tables/chairs).
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Report building repair needs to principal or custodial supervisor.
• Move furniture or equipment as directed; assist with setup for events.
• Open and close building each school day; follow security procedures.
• Check exits and panic bolts; inspect machines/equipment for safety.

Skills

Operate cleaning equipment

Handle cleaning supplies

Read instructions

Maintenance knowledge

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Vacuum cleaner

Shampooer

Mop

Broom

Ladders

Personal computer

Job description

Evening Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905292

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose: Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Education/Certification: None

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance

Minimum Experience: None

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of
• fuel, water, and electricity.
• Report building repair needs to principal or custodial supervisor.
• Move furniture or equipment within the building as directed by the principal or custodial supervisor.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly.
• Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, mop, broom, ladders, and personal computer

Working Conditions The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands: Lifting (45 pounds and over)
Carrying (45 pounds and over)
Sitting
Standing
Bending/Stooping
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Repetitive hand motions
Keyboarding/mouse
Speaking clearly
Hearing

Environmental Factors: Work inside/outside
Work around machinery with moving parts
Exposure to electrical hazards
Exposure to temperature extremes
Exposure to humidity extremes
Exposure to biological hazards
Exposure to chemical hazards
Work on slippery surfaces
Work prolonged or irregular hours

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.05 to $24.53 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Gustavo Cardenas , Custodial Supervisor
• Facilities & Construction
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]