Full-Time

Lead Custodian

Updated on 9/10/2026

Compass Connections

Compass Connections

Care and support for children and families

Compensation Overview

$22.28/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Baytown, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Cleaning & Custodial Services (1)
Required Skills
CPR
First Aid
Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Six or more years of experience in janitorial or maintenance work is required.
  • Knowledge of chemicals and reactions and the safe and proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment is required.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
  • First aid, CPR, and emergency behavior intervention certifications are required.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
  • Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
  • Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
  • Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
  • Work collaboratively with staff members, service providers, and professionals.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret policy manuals and documents.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining emotional control and professional composure.
  • Maintain the computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
  • Organize and plan work.
  • Work effectively without intensive supervision, both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption.
  • Be able to frequently traverse the campus and move equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Meet all applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
  • Maintain safe and sanitized conditions in agency buildings and equipment in accordance with licensing and policy requirements.
  • Operate janitorial and maintenance equipment and immediately report malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintain knowledge of equipment used for janitorial and maintenance duties.
  • Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
  • Implement safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff during emergencies.
  • Work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed or requested by the supervisor.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding children and program operations.
  • Maintain professional and ethical standards, demonstrate respect for agency staff, children, and community members, and comply with the required dress code.
  • Clean, sanitize, and maintain buildings and equipment according to agency policies and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
  • Report unsafe conditions to supervisory staff and suggest solutions to hazards.
  • Meet predetermined deadlines required by the program and federal partners.
  • Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents within Foster Care Programs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Seven or more years of related experience and/or training.

Compass Connections is a nonprofit provider of community-based services for children, young people, and families. Programs include foster care, residential care, family preservation, behavioral health, and support for unaccompanied children. Teams work with public agencies and caregivers to provide safe, stable, and individualized services. Compass works in child welfare and human services, responding to safety, trauma, development, family relationships, and regulatory requirements through residential settings, foster networks, community programs, and public-agency partnerships.

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