Custodian

Custodian

Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Building Engineer Days: 214 days

Pay Grade: Auxiliary Pay Grade 1 Salary: $13.95--$16.41 hourly

Dept./School: Operations Date Revised: July 14, 2026

Primary Purpose

Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills

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

Experience

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Cleaning

• 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.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies.

Maintenance and Repair

• Maintain a program of preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by Building Engineer.

Safety

• Assume responsibility for closing building each school day.
• Establish procedure for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the Building Engineer immediately.

All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Must maintain regular, punctual and reliable attendance.

Follow District and Departmental policy and procedures.

Work longer hours, on weekends, or modified schedule as required by the needs of the district.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Vacuum Cleaner, extractor, buffers, and wet/dry vacs.

Working Conditions

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); procedures, data and maintain emotional control under stress.

The Galveston ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

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 assigned or skills that may be required.