Night Lock-Up (Custodian), Northgate Crossing Elementary School

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,253 - 21,476; Full time

Job summary

A local educational service is seeking a full-time Night Lock-Up Custodian for its Houston area school. The role involves ensuring that the school is clean, secure, and well-maintained. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, securing the facility, and performing general custodial duties. Required qualifications include effective communication in English and at least one year of related experience. The position offers a salary ranging from $13.25 to $15.59 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• 1 year job related experience is required.
• Three or more years experience in custodial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors by vacuuming, sweeping or mopping.
• Dust vents, ledges, shelves and horizontal surfaces.
• Disinfect restroom sinks and toilets.
• Lock-up facilities as required.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Cleaning equipment operation

Ability to understand instructions

Basic computer knowledge

Education

1 year job related experience

Three+ years experience in custodial services (preferred)

Job description

Night Lock-Up (Custodian), Northgate Crossing Elementary School

Job ID: 5640781

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Days Per Year: 260

MIN: $13.25

MID: $15.59

JOB TITLE: Custodian – Night Lock-Up/Operations

LEVEL: Elementary School

REPORT TO: Building Operator

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

PAY GRADE: Aux 2

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Night Lock-Up Custodian, under general supervision of the Building Operator, the Custodian, cleans and maintains offices, halls, classrooms and similar areas in a school building; secures the building upon closing and performs related work as required or assigned. Result will be a safe, clean, and efficient building environment. Perform project work as assigned.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• 1 yr job related experience

Preferred:

• Three+ years experience in custodial services

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Basic computer knowledge

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Duties:

• Clean floors by vacuuming, sweeping or mopping.
• Dust vents, ledges, shelves and horizontal surfaces.
• Wet wipe walls, tables, desks, chalkboard/trays and glass.
• Disinfect restroom sinks, urinals, toilets, fixtures, partitions, showers and floors.
• Polish all chrome.
• Disinfect public phones and water fountains.
• Remove facility trash and place in dumpster. Re-line cans.
• Remove carpet spots.
• Wash and dry mops/rags as needed.
• Perform set-ups for meetings and special events.
• Police grounds and parking lot daily.
• Replenish dispensers as needed.
• Shampoo carpets and refinish/strip hard surface floors.
• Lock-up facilities as required and set security alarm.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Related Duties:

• Move furniture and perform project cleaning.
• Mix chemicals
• Sweep sidewalks, patios and entrances.
• Other general custodial duties as assigned by the supervisor including, but not limited to, moving furniture and equipment.
• Responding to emergencies or crisis situations in the District

Type of Equipment Used: Vacuum cleaner, broom, dust mop, wet mop, bucket, wringer, spray bottles, high duster, cart, small hand tools, roto and extractor.

Audio/Visual Demands

• Average hearing
• Corrected 20/20 vision
• Good depth perceptionAbility to distinguish between colors

WORKING CONDITIONS

The usual and customary methods of performing this job require frequent walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and ladders. Work alone as well as with other team members. Environmental Conditions: required to use chemicals daily, working in extreme weather conditions (with and without air conditioning depending on facility requirements). Overtime is required as necessary.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian