School Custodian - Clean, Safe Learning Environment + Benefits

Jobvite, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health Counseling

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Houston seeks a custodial team member to maintain a clean, safe, and high-quality learning environment across our campuses.

You will perform cleaning, maintenance, and safety tasks, respond to work orders, and coordinate with the Facilities Manager to plan CapEx needs. The role emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and a strong teamwork ethos within a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean and healthy environment that guarantees an enhanced learning environment
• Execute assigned work orders, assuring 90% of campus projects are completed within 48 hours
• Complete all daily cleaning responsibilities, paying special attention to details
• Work with Facilities Manager to identify facilities needs for capital expenditures (CapEx) planning
• Complete SafeSchools training by deadline
• Use all personal protective equipment (PPE) 100% of the time
• All chemicals on-hand locked
• Act immediately to report any unsafe situation on the campus
• Minimize consumption of all materials
• Keep an accurate inventory log sheet
• Order supplies from Facilities Manager within campus guidelines
• Properly use and maintain heavy equipment
• Zero unexcused absences
• Consistent punctuality
• Demonstrate the Team Player attitude with the ability to work longer hours as needed to meet the mission goal
• Follow work schedule to assure efficiency
• Prioritize and make use of good judgment

Skills

Instructions comprehension

Minor repairs

Cleaning equipment operation

Safe handling of cleaning supplies

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Houston seeks a custodial team member to maintain a clean, safe, and high-quality learning environment across our campuses.

You will perform cleaning, maintenance, and safety tasks, respond to work orders, and coordinate with the Facilities Manager to plan CapEx needs. The role emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and a strong teamwork ethos within a dynamic school environment.