High School Custodian - Pool

Young World Physical Education; San Juan (TX); On-site; USD 19,630 - 23,667; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in San Juan, Texas, is seeking a dedicated High School Custodian to perform maintenance and cleaning duties. The ideal candidate should have custodial experience in a school setting and be able to effectively maintain a clean and safe environment. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting facilities, operating cleaning equipment, and assisting in emergency preparations. This is a full-time position offering a salary between $14.25 and $17.18 per hour, with immediate starting date available.

Qualifications

• Custodial experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Ability to lift and perform physical tasks as required.
• Awareness and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe buildings and surroundings.
• Perform routine custodial responsibilities including cleaning and maintenance.
• Assist in preparing for emergency situations.

Skills

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Basic knowledge of building repair and maintenance

Physical capability to perform duties

Proficient in operating cleaning equipment

Basic interpersonal skills

Education

Ten grade education or higher

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

High School Custodian - Pool

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT - San Juan, Texas

Job ID: 5629860

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Custodian

Reports to: Head Custodian

Primary Purpose: To become a worthy employee of the district by safely and adequately performing duties associated with maintaining buildings and the surrounding areas in a clean, healthy, and safe condition.

Education/Certification: Ten grade education or higher (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of building repair and maintenance procedures in areas such as cleaning, floor care, sanitation, plumbing, electricity, carpentry painting, etc…
• Ability to perform the physical requirements as per the duties listed in the job description
• Proficient skills in operating and maintaining equipment and tools needed to perform jobs as listed in the job description
• Basic skills in human relations

Experience: Custodial experience in school setting (preferred)

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

• Positive Engagement – Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honoured members at the district table
• Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders
• Exhibits professionalism – Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth
• Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders
• Communicates effectively – Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision
• Student-centered Excellence – Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff, demonstrates expertise, establishes shared vision, implements plans, and expects results
• Joint Empowerment – Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action, promotes collaboration, inspires action, builds capacity, and develops leaders
• Adaptive Innovation – Maintains district at the forefront of educational service, scans environment, manages change, champions solutions, acknowledges outcomes

Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others

• Emptying waste receptacles.
• Mopping floors using dust mops.
• Spot mopping, as per schedule or as needed, using wet mops (use appropriate solution).
• Buff, spray, and scrub floors, as per schedule or as needed, using power equipment (use appropriate buffing pad).
• Stripping floors, as needed, using stripping chemicals, mops, auto-scrubber with stripping pad, and wet vacuum. (Be sure to set up the “Wet Floor” signs).
• Sealing floors, as needed, using mops, wool pads, and mechanical wax applicators.
• Varnishing floors, as needed, using high-speed and ultrahigh-speed floor machines.
• Cleaning toilet bowls and urinal basins.
• Cleaning and disinfecting exterior surfaces of toilets and urinals.
• Cleaning sinks and fixtures.
• Cleaning mirrors and windows.
• Picking up paper.
• Spot cleaning walls and stall partitions.
• Refilling dispensers with paper towels, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, soap, and air freshener.
• Assures that procedures to control bacteria and prevent the spread of infections are given top priority.
• Assure that an adequate stock of cleaning supplies is maintained at assigned area.
• Maintains an accurate and current inventory of all custodial supplies and equipment assigned to designated area.
• Makes every effort to provide an accurate physical inventory.
• Assures that custodial equipment is maintained on a regular basis.
• Assists in the preparation for emergencies such as hurricanes, windstorms, and heavy rains causing severe flooding. (Securing furniture away from windows, elevating furniture to prevent water damage, and securing or storing all movable items from grounds, etc.)
• Assists head custodians, school principal or building supervisor in preparing damage reports caused by hurricanes, windstorms, flooding, etc…
• Reports inadequate services or major repair needs to the head custodian or to the assistant and head custodian.
• Performs minor repairs on desks, doors, lights, plumbing fixtures, etc…
• Inspects work to insure adherence to district’s standards.
• Lifting and setting up cafeteria tables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

It is the policy of the Pharr‑San Juan‑Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $14.25 to $17.18 Per Hour