Substitute Custodian

SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN

Position:
Substitute Custodian

Reports to:

Supervisor
Site:
School
Daily Rate: $15.00/hour

• Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 5/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Zuni Public School District

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. Sets up for events as assigned.

• 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.

• Perform general routine housekeeping duties including sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, emptying wastebaskets, and scrubbing bathrooms and kitchen sinks.
• Review work orders.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance as outlined in General Maintenance Procedures in accordance with Public School Facility Association guideline and the New Mexico Statutes.
• Wash windows, mirrors and glass doors.
• Prepare for meetings by moving and setting up tables and chairs.
• Order supplies and equipment for purchase and maintain 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.
• Use tools to do minor repairs and hang pictures as requested.
• Conform to safety standards as prescribed and review school site Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Service soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers.
• Open and close 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.
• Move and adjust chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture and equipment.
• Strip, seal and wax floors.
• Remove spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures.
• Operate 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.
• Review the School Safety Plan and recommend updates annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Travel 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.

• 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.

• 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 handheld equipment to include brooms, mops, shovels, picks, rakes, etc.
• Utilize various power/hand-operated equipment and machinery.
• Utilize hand truck and dollies.