School Facilities Custodian: Clean, Maintain & Support

Sylvania; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a facilities maintenance worker to clean and maintain district facilities, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and efficient building operations. You will follow a structured cleaning schedule, manage basic repairs, and assist with event setup across indoor and outdoor spaces.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of floors and restrooms, supporting lunchroom setup, regulating HVAC for comfort, and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and 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

• 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. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• Open and close building each school day checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• 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 supervisor.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Reading instructions

Repair techniques

Operate cleaning equipment

Cleaning supplies handling

Tools

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Buffer

Stripper

Electric drill

Hand tools

Shampooer

Lawn mower

Edger

Weed eater

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a facilities maintenance worker to clean and maintain district facilities, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and efficient building operations. You will follow a structured cleaning schedule, manage basic repairs, and assist with event setup across indoor and outdoor spaces.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of floors and restrooms, supporting lunchroom setup, regulating HVAC for comfort, and adhering to safety protocols.