Custodian Job Arlington area,Virginia USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: 2026-27 Custodian
Support/Hourly - Position - Custodian

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 02/01/2026

Closing Date 05/30/2027

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Follow routine cleaning procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency pertaining to assigned facilities and the grounds surrounding the facilities. Duties vary frequently.
QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is preferred.
Basic understanding and verbalization of the English

MAJOR RESPONSBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Follow established AISD safety procedures
Abide by all AISD Board policies as well as procedures outlined in the Auxiliary Employee Handbook
Read and understand instructions for cleaning and safety procedures
Follow established procedures for cleaning buildings, floors, chalk/marker boards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment and rest rooms
Keep all district facilities and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and playground areas, neat and clean
Keep custodial closet neat, clean, safe and organized
Operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy items and/or equipment
Assist with lunchroom setup, including tables and chairs, as well as setting up and breaking down facilities for special events
Work cooperatively with District personnel to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency in building operations
Assume responsibility for daily directives given by the Custodial Foreman, Operations Supervisor or Director of Operations.
Maintain effective communication and rapport within assigned department and with all other areas of contact
Assist with opening and closing facility each day
Position may require overtime, as necessary to maintain the function of District facilities
Position will respond to service calls in a timely manner while serving on-call duty, as required to maintain the function of District Facilities
Any other duties as may be directed by your immediate supervisor and/or any other supervisor within your line of authority

JOB DUTIES:

Locking and unlocking buildings, setting alarms, changing lights, delivering supplies and equipment, raising and lowering flags, moving furniture, vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash, moping, dust mopping, sweeping, stripping, waxing, shampooing, buffing and burnishing

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Equipment repair tools, vacuum, high-speed and low-speed buffer, blower, auto-scrubber, carpet extractor, burnisher, walk-behind, stand-on, ride-on equipment, and all other equipment necessary for District use

MISCELLANEOUS

Performs other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater; small hand tools; small power tools
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) daily
Environment:
Work outside and inside, on slippe1y or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals, and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress

Additional Job Information
This is a pooled position. It is open year round even if no current openings exist.

Pay Grade Auxiliary 2