Custodian - IDEA La Joya (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • La Joya, TX

88d • $15 - $18

About The Position

Custodians provide an enhanced learning environment that reflects IDEA’s commitment to excellence through a clean, safe, high-quality facility. The role involves daily cleaning, completing assigned work orders, maintaining facilities and equipment, managing supplies, and following campus safety procedures. Custodians work with the Facilities Manager on facilities needs and capital expenditure planning, and are expected to be reliable, punctual, flexible, and able to work longer hours as needed to support the mission.

Requirements

• Ability to 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.
• Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and ability to work longer hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean and healthy environment that supports an enhanced learning environment.
• Achieve a proficient rating on the Facilities Rubric and Facilities Audit.
• Complete assigned work orders, with 90% of campus projects completed within 48 hours.
• Complete daily cleaning responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Work with the Facilities Manager to identify facilities needs for capital expenditures planning.
• Operate safely and complete SafeSchools training by the deadline.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and keep chemicals locked when not in use.
• Immediately report unsafe situations on campus.
• Manage custodial supplies and equipment efficiently, including minimizing material consumption and keeping an accurate inventory log.
• Order supplies from the Facilities Manager in accordance with campus guidelines.
• Properly use and maintain heavy equipment.
• Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality, and flexibility, including zero unexcused absences and consistent punctuality.
• Follow the work schedule, prioritize tasks, and use good judgment.
• Work as a team player and work longer hours as needed to meet mission goals.

Benefits

• Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
• Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• Relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed