Custodian

Custodian

To provide a clean and safe learning environment for students.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work with large numbers of co-workers, students, and staff and maintain a positive attitude.
• Prefer experience in custodial work or related field.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license for operating vehicles of the size required of this position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Engage in self-development.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Know what to do to successfully complete assigned work.
• Project over-all concern for personal appearance as it relates to job performance.
• Carry out assignments and instructions from supervisor(s) in a competent and efficient manner.
• Clean interior of assigned school building.
• Maintain exterior of buildings and grounds in such a manner so they are free of trash and debris.
• Water and care for lawn areas as directed.
• Report electrical and mechanical problems of the building to the Maintenance office.
• Order, stock, and maintain adequate levels of supplies in the building.
• Assume responsibility for building security.
• Assume responsibility for fire safety of the building.
• Perform emergency minor repair and cleaning as necessary.
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and students.
• Wear protective ware as directed when cleaning up body fluids.
• Respond to the needs of the Principal and staff of the building.
• Use all chemicals exactly as directed by container labels.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Complete records and reports as required in a timely manner.
• Maintain facilities security.
• Shovel snow and keep walkways clear of ice.
• Use technology for management (work orders, e-mail, etc.).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, principal, and/or Superintendent.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to do manual work for 8 hours per day.
• Standing, driving, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, climbing ladders. Lifting from floor to mid-thigh maximum (50 pounds) occasionally. Lifting from mid-thigh to shoulder maximum (50 pounds) occasionally. Lifting from shoulder to overhead (40 pounds) occasionally, carrying (50 pounds) maximum occasionally. Lifting more than 50 pounds of dead weight should be done by at least two people.
• Work overhead, in tight areas, off of ladders, at floor level (on knees).
• Hand/eye coordination, normal range of sight.
• Ability to move and operate vacuums, buffers, and other custodial related equipment.
• Work safely from ladders.
• Ability to move furniture.
• Fingering or otherwise working with fingers.

Safety & Health:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
• Knowledge and training in first aid procedures required for handling athletic related injuries.

Equipment/Material Handled: Hand tools, equipment chemicals, vacuums, buffers, ladders, platforms, and materials particular to this trade skill. Work Environment: The work environment varies greatly in the place of work from working in a building alone to working in school facilities with large numbers of people. Conditions range from working outside in the extreme hot of the summer, to comfortable building, to working outside in very cold temperatures. Work schedule will depend on assignment. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. Must be able to work under stressful conditions. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. SALARY: Custodian Salary Schedule