Campus Custodian/Janitor

ESC Region 11•Gainesville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Custodian maintains a clean, safe, and positive learning environment for the students and staff of Walnut Bend ISD. Because of our close-knit, single-campus community, this role requires flexibility and daily collaboration across departments. In addition to general building cleaning, this position provides direct daily support to the Child Nutrition program by operating the commercial dishwasher, hand-washing kitchen items, and sanitizing the student dining areas.

Requirements

Maintain a clean, safe, and positive learning environment.
Flexibility and daily collaboration across departments.
Operate commercial dishwashers.
Manual pot washing.
Dining room turnover.
Kitchen waste removal.
General Facilities Custodial Operations.
Daily cleaning of classrooms, hallways, offices, and gymnasium.
Restroom sanitation.
High-touch disinfection.
Seasonal floor maintenance.
Texas safety compliance.
Biohazard cleanup.
Facility security.
Exterior care.

Responsibilities

Operate commercial dishwashers: Load, run, and empty commercial dishwashing machines to sanitize student trays, silverware, and food prep utensils.
Clean and sanitize large pots, pans, and commercial baking sheets.
Wipe down, clean, and thoroughly disinfect student lunch tables and benches between lunch shifts.
Empty, wash, and re-line kitchen trash receptacles, recycling bins, and food waste containers, transporting bags to outdoor dumpsters.
Sweep, dust, vacuum, and wet-mop classrooms, hallways, offices, and the gymnasium.
Clean and disinfect all student and staff restrooms daily; restock toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.
Frequently sanitize water fountains, doorknobs, light switches, and handrails to limit the spread of germs.
Assist with stripping, waxing, buffing, or deep-cleaning floors during summer, winter, and spring breaks.
Store and use all cleaning chemicals and tools strictly according to OSHA standards and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Safely clean and disinfect bodily fluids following established Bloodborne Pathogens safety protocols.
Lock and unlock designated campus doors, secure all windows, and report any maintenance issues or vandalism to school administration.
Keep school walkways, porches, and entryways clear of litter and safety hazards.
Other duties as assigned.