Evening Lead Custodian/Grounds

District Wide; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarkington Independent School District is seeking an Evening Lead Custodian/Grounds to support custodial services for the Cleveland, Texas area. This role leads on-site routines, oversees cleaning, maintenance, and safety for district facilities.

The position requires two years of custodial experience and the ability to operate cleaning equipment, read procedures, and manage supplies. Evening shift, full-time, with various events and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years of custodial experience.
• Ability to follow cleaning and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lifting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain a cleaning schedule across facilities.
• Ensure school buildings and sidewalks are neat and clean.
• Assist in inventory and procurement of cleaning supplies.

Skills

Reading instructions

Email/calendar

Maintenance basics

Cleaning equipment

Safety procedures

Heavy lifting

Tools

Buffer

Stripper

Wet/Dry Vacuum

Shampooer

Job description

Evening Lead Custodian/Grounds

Tarkington Independent School District District Wide - Cleveland, Texas

This job is also posted in Tarkington Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5196100

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Details

Title

Evening Custodian

Exemption

Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Custodial Services Supervisor

Terms of Employment: 226 Days

Dept./School: Custodial

Primary Purpose: Responsible for on-site leadership to maintain and clean 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
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read/check email, check calendars, and utilize spreadsheets
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and maintenance
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Experience: Two years of experience in custodial services

Cleaning

• Oversee and maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Oversee that school building and sidewalks are 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.
• Oversee the collection and disposal of rubbish, and refuse from the athletic fields and surrounding areas
• Work as needed at after school sporting events and other extra-curricular events.

Maintenance and Repair

• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff. Make reports for major repair needs to the supervisor, or campus secretary.
• Move small furniture or equipment within building as directed.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety

• Assist with closing procedures of buildings at the conclusion of each shift. checking to ensure that all exit doors are closed and secured properly.
• 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 the campus lead or custodial supervisor.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Monitor the work and completion of campus custodial staff

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, hand tools, shampooer and other custodial equipment.

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 (25 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

Shift Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: Per Day

Location: District Wide

Applications Accepted: OPEN

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Celeste Bradberry
• 2770 FM 163
• Cleveland, Texas 77327
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]