Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian

Provides custodial services for the school site on a daily basis by maintaining the facilities, grounds and equipment in good running condition in support of the student's health and welfare. Set up for events as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Knowledge of general custodial practices preferred
• Some experience in cleaning floors, windows, bathrooms and furniture
• Knowledge of sanitation principles, safe cleaning chemicals and safety and health standards (state, federal, and district)
• Must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds without risk when unloading, moving or discarding materials, supplies and equipment
• Ability to communicate with students, parents and the general public in a professional manner
• Must possess a valid NM driver's license, with a good driving record
• Computer Experience in data entry, e-mail, word processing preferred
• Ability to perform physically demanding work
• Ability to learn the appropriate use of cleaning products

Essential Duties:

• Performs general routine housekeeping duties including, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, emptying wastebaskets, and scrubbing bathrooms and kitchen sinks
• Review work orders
• Provide routine preventive maintenance as lined out in General Maintenance Procedures in accordance with Public School Facility Association guideline and the New Mexico Statutes
• Washes windows, mirrors and glass doors
• Prepares for meetings by moving and setting up tables and chairs
• Orders supplies and equipment for purchase and maintains the inventory of cleaning supplies
• Check boiler, mechanical, electrical and telephone rooms; listen for unusual noise; check for excess heat and equipment vibrations
• Change out light bulbs and fixtures as needed
• Uses tools to do minor repairs and hangs pictures as requested
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed and reviews school site Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Services soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers
• Open and close up the building; ensure doors, windows and roof accesses are secured nightly
• Remove snow and ice accumulations from sidewalks and entry areas as needed
• Clear out weeds, pick-up trash, and maintain the grounds
• Cleans chalkboards, trays and erasers
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture and equipment
• Strips, seals and waxes floors
• Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures
• Operates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipment
• May be required to move, assemble or disassemble furniture, equipment, or other items, or to assist other crafts in an emergency or as the need arises
• Reviews the School Safety Plan and recommend updates annually
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Functions:

• Frequently stand, walk, push, pull, carry, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, handle, talk and hear
• Occasionally climb, balance, crouch, and crawl
• Use repetitive hand, arm and finger motions and high motor activities
• Travels from one facility to another as necessary for training and picking up equipment and supplies
• Attend meetings during the day and in the evening
• Lift up to 50 pounds on occasion, 25 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly
• Walk various distances on even and uneven surfaces, indoors and outdoors
• Work in an environment with varying temperatures and noises
• Operate equipment with finger(s), hand, foot and eye coordination

Mental Functions:

• Must be able to read cleaning products, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and other necessary literature
• Must be able to manage time and work independently
• Must be a team player
• Must be able to handle difficult people and difficult situations

Essential Equipment:

• Operate phone, computer, scanner, printer, calculator, etc.
• Operate a vehicle and hold a valid driver's license
• Handle boxes of supplies
• Utilize measurement tools and hand tools
• Utilize various hand held equipment to include brooms, mops, shovels, picks, rakes, etc.
• Utilize various power/hand-operated equipment and machinery
• Utilize hand truck and dollies