SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN

JOB TITLE: Substitue Custodian: Only Called when needed

Summary Of Position/Purpose

To maintain clean, safe, secure, and attractive facilities for the health and safety of children, staff, and school visitors.

SUPERVISOR

Lead Custodian, Principal and/or Director of Maintenance

SUPERVISES

None

Education Required/Preferred

High School Diploma or GED or qualifying experience as a substitute custodian

Experience Required

• Demonstrate ability to read and understand basic operating instructions for use of equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  
  

Experience Referred

• Previous experience as a custodian and demonstrated aptitude for successful performance.
  
  

Certificate/License

New Mexico Driver's License preferred

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Keeps buildings and grounds neat and clean at all times. Disposes of trash in proper containers.
• Shovels and applies ice remover to sidewalks, steps and parking areas whenever necessary.
• Sweeps, vacuums and/or mops classrooms, offices, hallways and athletic facilities twice a week; cleans chalkboards, trays, dusts furniture, counters, window sills, ventilation ducts and other flat surfaces monthly.
• Shampoos carpets, strips/waxes tile floors and finish gym floor as required.
• On a daily basis, utilizing approved cleaners, scrubs and disinfects washrooms, locker rooms, shower room walls and floors, gutters and drains. Cleans mirrors, sanitary fixtures, toilet stall walls, drinking fountains.
• Replenishes soap, paper towel and toilet paper dispensers daily and keeps dispensers and facility clean.
• Monitors operation of light fixtures and replaces incandescent light bulbs and ceiling tiles as required.
• Keeps walls, doors, lockers and student desks clean by removing dirt marks, gum and graffiti as often as necessary.
• Keeps windows and trophy cases clean by washing glass and dusting trophies as necessary.
• Empties all building trash containers daily, keeps trash containers clean and maintains clean trash container liners.
• Performs ground keeping chores such as watering, grass cutting and shrub/tree trimming and weed cutting as necessary.
• Opens and closes buildings each school day. Ensures before leaving that all windows and interior/exterior doors are securely locked and all lights are turned off and lowers the school flags and returns same to school office each day before leaving work.
• Performs minor maintenance duties such as sanding, varnishing, painting, changing light bulbs and minor repairs.
• On a daily basis, reports damage, unsafe conditions and repair needs immediately to principal or his/her designee and promptly submits work orders for repairs.
• Submits requisitions for equipment, materials and supplies as necessary.
• Stores equipment, materials and supplies in a safe, secure and organized manner in specified storage areas and complies with State and School District regulations for proper care and storage of flammable and hazardous chemicals.
• Moves furnishings and equipment and performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Maintenance Director.
• Complies with all school district policies and regulations for employees.
• Reports for duty at times designated by principal or his/her designee.
• Unloads commodities.
• Often lifts and carries objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• In elementary school settings, serve as crossing guards.
• At the secondary level, assists the Athletic Director in preparing the athletic fields and concessions.
  
  

Non-essential Functions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

• Ability to work split shifts, evenings and weekends