Substitute Custodian

Substitute CustodianProvides 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 preferredSome experience in cleaning floors, windows, bathrooms and furnitureKnowledge 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 equipmentAbility to communicate with students, parents and the general public in a professional mannerMust possess a valid NM driver's license, with a good driving recordComputer Experience in data entry, e-mail, word processing preferredAbility to perform physically demanding workAbility to learn the appropriate use of cleaning productsEssential Duties:Performs general routine housekeeping duties including, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, emptying wastebaskets, and scrubbing bathrooms and kitchen sinksReview work ordersProvide routine preventive maintenance as lined out in General Maintenance Procedures in accordance with Public School Facility Association guideline and the New Mexico StatutesWashes windows, mirrors and glass doorsPrepares for meetings by moving and setting up tables and chairsOrders supplies and equipment for purchase and maintains the inventory of cleaning suppliesCheck boiler, mechanical, electrical and telephone rooms; listen for unusual noise; check for excess heat and equipment vibrationsChange out light bulbs and fixtures as neededUses tools to do minor repairs and hangs pictures as requestedConforms to safety standards as prescribed and reviews school site Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)Services soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containersOpen and close up the building; ensure doors, windows and roof accesses are secured nightlyRemove snow and ice accumulations from sidewalks and entry areas as neededClear out weeds, pick-up trash, and maintain the groundsCleans chalkboards, trays and erasersMoves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture and equipmentStrips, seals and waxes floorsRemoves spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixturesOperates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipmentMay be required to move, assemble or disassemble furniture, equipment, or other items, or to assist other crafts in an emergency or as the need arisesReviews the School Safety Plan and recommend updates annuallyPerforms other duties as assignedPhysical Functions:Frequently stand, walk, push, pull, carry, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, handle, talk and hearOccasionally climb, balance, crouch, and crawlUse repetitive hand, arm and finger motions and high motor activitiesTravels from one facility to another as necessary for training and picking up equipment and suppliesAttend meetings during the day and in the eveningLift up to 50 pounds on occasion, 25 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds constantlyWalk various distances on even and uneven surfaces, indoors and outdoorsWork in an environment with varying temperatures and noisesOperate equipment with finger(s), hand, foot and eye coordinationMental Functions:Must be able to read cleaning products, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and other necessary literatureMust be able to manage time and work independentlyMust be a team playerMust be able to handle difficult people and difficult situationsEssential Equipment:Operate phone, computer, scanner, printer, calculator, etc.Operate a vehicle and hold a valid driver's licenseHandle boxes of suppliesUtilize measurement tools and hand toolsUtilize various hand held equipment to include brooms, mops, shovels, picks, rakes, etc.Utilize various power/hand-operated equipment and machineryUtilize hand truck and dollies