Substitute Custodian Pool

Substitute Custodian Pool

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT - San Juan, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5629827

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Substitute Custodian

Reports to:

Head Custodian

Department:
Custodial

Pay Grade: $10.00 hr

Funding Source:

Qualifications

Primary

Purpose:

To become a worthy employee of the district by safely and adequately performing duties associated with maintaining buildings and the surrounding areas in a clean, healthy, and safe condition.

Education/Certification:

Tenth grade education or higher (preferred)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Able to read, write, speak, and understand English (preferred);
Basic knowledge of building repair and maintenance procedures in cleaning, floor care, sanitation, plumbing, electricity, carpentry, painting, etc.;
Ability to perform the physical requirements as per duties;
Proficient skills in operating and maintaining equipment and tools;
Basic skills in human relations;

Experience:

Custodial experience in school setting (preferred).

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

• Positive Engagement - Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table.
• Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well‑being of all stakeholders.
• Exhibits professionalism – Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth.
• Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively – Maintains open lines of two‑way communication with staff, students, parents, and community.
• Student‑centered Excellence – Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff.
• Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up‑to‑date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence.
• Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality.
• Implements plans – Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goals, monitoring progress, and providing resources.
• Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving continuous improvement.
• Joint Empowerment – Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action.
• Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership.
• Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level.
• Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals.
• Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments.
• Adaptive Innovation – Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers.
• Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to future advancement.
• Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing meaningful change.
• Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by exploring new ways of doing things.
• Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment by celebrating success and learning from failure.

Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Emptying waste
• Mopping floors using dust
• Spot mopping, as per schedule or as needed, using wet mops (use appropriate solution)
• Buff, spray, and scrub floors, as per schedule or as needed, using power equipment (use appropriate buffing pad)
• Stripping floors, as needed, using stripping chemicals, mops, auto‑scrubber with stripping pad, and wet vacuum (be sure to set up the “Wet Floor” signs)
• Sealing floors, as needed, using…