Substitute Custodian

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
5/8/2026

Location:
Zuni Public School District Position: Substitute Custodian
Reports to: Supervisor
Site: School


Daily Rate: $15.00/hour

SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN:


Purpose:


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.