Custodian

Aztec Municipal Schools • Aztec, NM

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About The Position

The Custodian position at Aztec Municipal School District is responsible for providing custodial services to support the delivery of instruction to students and to promote exemplary care for district facilities. The role involves cleaning classrooms, bathrooms, and common areas, as well as performing minor maintenance and ensuring safety regulations are followed. The custodian will work closely with students, staff, and parents to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrate communication skills
• Demonstrate public relations skills
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Ability to perform job responsibilities
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License
• Must complete a fingerprint background check

Nice To Haves

• Prior related experience

Responsibilities

• Follow local, state and federal law, adhere to the State Public Education Department Regulations and follow Aztec School Board Policy
• Clean all classrooms daily within the assigned area of the building
• Wash chalkboard or whiteboard daily
• Clean student desks weekly
• Empty trash cans daily
• Vacuum classroom daily
• Dust classroom as needed
• Clean, sanitize, and supply bathrooms
• Wash windows as needed
• Wax floors twice a school year
• Clean hallway walls, lockers and stairwells monthly
• Use cleaning solutions properly and safely as needed
• Use power equipment as needed, i.e. waxers, buffers, scrubbers, etc.
• Work with students, staff and parents in a positive manner
• Perform minor maintenance repairs, i.e. fix jammed lockers, stuck doors, move furniture, etc.
• Request needed custodial supplies through the Custodial Supervisor
• Follow safety regulations and procedures and use personal protective equipment effectively
• Replace light bulbs as needed using no higher than a six-foot ladder
• Perform summer deep cleaning
• Assist with the relocation of furniture and equipment as needed
• Turn in Maintenance Work Orders using the electronic work order program for major repairs
• Push a supply cart throughout the building, sometimes over carpeting
• Assist with the routine preventative maintenance and repair of custodial equipment
• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels
• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas
• Operate vacuums and other related equipment
• Use hand and power tools applicable to trade
• Lift and manipulate heavy objects, over 25 lbs.
• Maintain clean building entrances that are free from litter
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED