Custodian

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodian

Date Posted:
6/18/2025

Location:
NISD Custodial Services
Title: Custodian
Location: Assigned Campus (Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High, or High School)
Reports to: Custodian Supervisor
Pay grade: MT1, minimum $13.67 per hour
Days: 240



Primary Purpose:
Your work lays the foundation for success! As a Navarro ISD Custodian you'll be an essential part of a dedicated team, skillfully cleaning and maintaining school buildings and grounds to ensure they are always safe and welcoming spaces for students.



Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• None specified

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 required

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning

1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, restrooms, stairways, and other assigned areas.
2. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
3. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
4. Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

1. Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
2. 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.
3. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
4. Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
5. Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety

1. Assist with opening and closing 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 procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
2. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
3. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
4. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

1. Perform general cleaning and repair work during school vacations.
2. Assist visitors to school buildings during special events and programs.
3. Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.



Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours


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


Attachment(s):

• Custodian.pdf