Custodian jobs in Alton, TX - 100 jobs

Special Instructions Dear Applicant, The South Texas College Office of Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential or sensitive information from the documents that you attach to your application. Confidential and sensitive information include the following: Social Security Number Date of Birth Age Citizenship Status Gender Ethnicity/Race Marital Status Applicant Photos * A redaction guide can be found by clicking here. Please make sure that you omit this information from your application prior to submission. We are advising you that the Office of Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the hiring department as per your submission. Transcripts Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Foreign transcripts Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members Department: Custodial General Statement of Job The Custodian performs a wide variety of custodial duties in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: Performs routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities. Secures and unlocks facilities. Cleans and disinfects all campus facilities (restrooms, offices, classrooms, labs, hallways and child care center); stocks facilities with paper and supplies. Vacuums and spot cleans carpets and furniture; sweeps and mops tile floors. Cleans marker boards, desktops, windows, doors and walls. Collects and removes trash in accordance with established procedures. Reports and responds to emergency calls for custodial assistance; reports security and maintenance concerns. Identifies stains and uses proper chemicals for removal. Adheres to safety and health regulations. Maintains inventory and submits written requests for supplies; tests and evaluates new supplies and equipment. Moves and assembles furniture. Sets up for special events, as directed. Travels throughout the college district, as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience To qualify, one of the following must be met: High School Diploma or GED with one (1) year of custodial experience, preferred. 20 years of custodial experience and be able to read and write in English or Spanish. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must meet established cleaning standards. Thorough knowledge of custodial service-tools, basic maintenance, cleaning agents, custodial equipment, cleaning techniques and performance standards. Knowledge of proper use of a wide range of chemicals according to state and federal regulations. Ability to safely dispose of hazardous materials; identify stains and use proper chemicals for their removal. Must be willing and able to work various hours, various locations, and rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, College closures, and holidays, as needed. Ability to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation. Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Security Sensitive position: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy. In addition, subject to a federal background check. Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance. Physical Requirements Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Standing particularly for sustained periods of time. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Shouting in order to be heard above ambient noise level. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. Including color, depth perception, and field vision. Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Minimum Compensation $15.75 Hourly Desired Start Date January 26, 2026 Posting Close Date (No Close Date if Blank) 15 January 2026 11:59pm