Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian

Roswell Independent Schools, Roswell, New Mexico

Job : 4791573

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 29, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Part‑time substitute custodian position to fill in for custodians.

Provide support to designated campuses, maintain an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public at district facilities; arrange equipment and furniture for meetings and events; and minimize property damage, loss and liability.

• Arrange furniture and equipment for meetings, classroom activities and special events.
• Clean assigned school properties and facilities (classrooms, offices, restrooms, corridors, carpets, graffiti removal, windows, walls, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, etc.) to maintain a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Clean facilities after extracurricular activities or athletic events.
• Distribute supplies and equipment (fill soap dispensers, towel/toilet paper dispensers, packages, furniture, TV/VCR carts, etc.) to appropriate parties.
• Inspect school or district facilities to ensure safe operations and identify necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Maintain supplies and equipment (cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) to ensure availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Prepare facilities for daily operations, extracurricular activities and athletic events (e.g., raising flags, opening gates, sweeping, shoveling, removing snow and sand walks, building access doors).
• Report immediate safety concerns (facility damage, injury, illness, unauthorized persons, alarms, etc.) and take appropriate action.
• Assume responsibility for building security (locking doors, turning off lights, taking down flags, etc.) to minimize property damage and potential liability.
• Perform emergency minor repair and cleaning as necessary.
• Wear protective wear as directed when cleaning up body fluids.
• Use all chemicals exactly as directed by container labels.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Follow district policies, administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Project overall concern for personal appearance as it relates to job performance.
• Carry out assignments and instructions from supervisor(s) in a competent and efficient manner.
• Maintain exterior of buildings and grounds to keep them free of trash and debris.
• Water and care for lawn areas as directed.
• Report electrical and mechanical problems to the maintenance office.
• Perform manual physical labor, lifting and moving materials, furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain assigned uniforms, equipment, tools and custodial closets in operable, safe and attractive status.
• Account for supplies, materials, and equipment as required.
• Install light bulbs as needed.
• Complete records and reports as required in a timely manner.
• Use technology for management (work orders, e‑mail, etc.).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, principal, and/or superintendent.

Coordinate janitor helpers (assignments, timesheets, allocation of funds, training) to ensure work is completed efficiently and effectively.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work with large numbers of co‑workers, students, and staff while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Prefer experience in custodial work or related field.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance.

• Schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment.
• Be flexible to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
• Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.
• Work with a wide diversity of individuals and job‑related data.
• Follow prescribed guidelines for problem solving with data and equipment.
• Adapt to changing work priorities.

• Physical ability to…