Evening Lead Custodian​/Grounds

Evening Lead Custodian/Grounds

Tarkington Independent School District District Wide - Cleveland, Texas

This job is also posted in Tarkington Independent School District

Job : 5196100

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Title

Evening Custodian

Exemption

Status/Test:
Nonexempt

Reports to:

Custodial Services Supervisor

Terms of Employment: 226 Days

Dept./School:
Custodial

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for on-site leadership to maintain and clean district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  None specified
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read/check email, check calendars, and utilize spreadsheets
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and maintenance
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Experience:
  
  Two years of experience in custodial services

• Oversee and maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Oversee that school building and sidewalks are 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.
• Oversee the collection and disposal of rubbish, and refuse from the athletic fields and surrounding areas
• Work as needed at after school sporting events and other extra-curricular events.

• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff. Make reports for major repair needs to the supervisor, or campus secretary.
• Move small furniture or equipment within building as directed.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

• Assist with closing procedures of buildings at the conclusion of each shift. checking to ensure that all exit doors are closed and secured properly.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• 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 the campus lead or custodial supervisor.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work and completion of campus custodial staff

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, hand tools, shampooer and other custodial equipment.

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 (25 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

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress

Shift Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range:
Per Day

Location:

District Wide

Applications Accepted: OPEN

Position Type:
Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Celeste Bradberry
• 2770 FM 163
• Cleveland, Texas 77327
• Phone:
• Email: