Custodian - Part-Time (4 Hours Per Day 6:00-10:00 pm) - Artesia Public Schools Administration Office

Custodian
- Part-Time (4 Hours Per Day 6:00-10:00 pm) - Artesia Public Schools Administration Office

Artesia Public School District Central Office
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Job : 5885759

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

DISTRICT PAYS 80% OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS

DATE POSTED: August 13, 2026

BEGINNING DATE: Immediately

Position Summary:
Part-Time Custodian - 4 Hours Per Day (6:00-10:00 pm) Monday-Friday, 239-Days Per Year

The Administration Office Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for staff, students, and visitors. Duties include cleaning office spaces, restrooms, hallways, conference rooms, work room, kitchen area, outside breezeway, other school facilities, as well as performing minor maintenance tasks.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and wax floors in hallways, and common areas
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, replenish supplies (soap, paper towels, toilet paper)
• Empty trash and recycling bins and dispose of waste properly
• Dust and clean furniture, windows, blinds, walls, and other surfaces
• Set up and break down furniture and equipment for events or activities
• Perform minor repairs (e.g., replace light bulbs, fix door handles, unclog sinks/toilets)
• Monitor heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for basic functionality
• Ensure building security by locking doors and windows after hours
• Respond to emergency cleanups (e.g., spills, bodily fluids)
• Report safety hazards, needed repairs, or incidents to appropriate personnel

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior custodial or janitorial experience desirable
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety practices
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team

• Standing/Walking: Frequently (up to4 hours/day)
• Lifting/Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Climbing/Balancing: Ability to use ladders and stairs
• Bending/Stooping/Kneeling: Regularly throughout the day
• Repetitive Motion: Frequent use of arms, hands, and wrists for cleaning tasks
• Vision: Must be able to see to perform cleaning tasks and operate equipment safely
• Hearing/Speaking: Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students

• Primarily indoors in school facilities, with occasional outdoor tasks (e.g., snow removal, groundskeeping)
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, dust, and potential safety hazards
• Required to work evenings and possibly other depending upon needs

The applicant, if selected, MUST undergo a FBI Fingerprint Background Report ($44.00 fee)

Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation , age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. If due to a disability, you are currently unable to perform any of the job duties identified in this job description, advise the personnel department of that condition.

The personnel department will make a determination whether a reasonable accommodation can be made in these job duties and procedures to address that disability.

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Position Type: Part-Time