AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Custodian

 

Job Summary:

To provide custodial services to support the delivery of instruction to the students of the district and to promote exemplary care for district facilities.  

 

Reports to: Custodial Supervisor and Site Administrator

 Qualifications:

  1. High School diploma or equivalent
  2. Demonstrate communication skills
  3. Demonstrate public relations skills
  4. Minimum age of 18 years
  5. Ability to perform job responsibilities
  6. Valid New Mexico Driver’s License
  7. Must complete a fingerprint background check

 

 Desired Qualifications:

  1. Prior related experience

 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

 

Necessary Abilities:

  1. Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal instructions
  2. Ability to work in congested areas
  3. Ability to perform assigned duties under adverse weather conditions
  4. Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with a variety of personalities and temperaments among school personnel, students and the public
  5. Ability to work a flexible schedule around job responsibilities
  6. Ability to be mobile in a crowd
  7. Ability to stoop repetitively and climb six-foot ladders as needed

 

Working Conditions:

  1. Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions
  2. Ability to work in wet, damp, dusty, pollen-filled and windy conditions
  3. Ability to work around congested areas
  4. Ability to perform assigned duties under adverse weather conditions
  5. Ability to maintain working relationship with a variety of personalities and temperaments amount other school personnel, students and public
  6. Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities
  7. Ability to be mobile in a crowd
  8. Ability to wear protective gear as needed

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

 

Confidentiality:

Due to the sensitive nature of this position the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each e4ssential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience

Please see Qualifications

 

Communication and Language Sills

  1. Ability to read, interpret general accounting periodicals, journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  2. Ability to assist with the preparation of reports, correspondence, and grants.
  3. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, students, peers and community.

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts

 

Other Skills and Abilities

  1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community.
  2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
  3. Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities
  4. Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions
  5. Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions
  6. Ability to work around congested areas
  7. Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities
  8. Ability to be mobile in a crowd

 

Analytical and Reasoning Ability

  1. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  2. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with several abstract variables

Temperaments

  1. Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes and judgments
  2. Ability to perform a variety of duties
  3. Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions
  4. Ability to solve problems, make sound judgements, and reach conclusions
  5. Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress

 

 

 

Physical Attributes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, type or feel.  This employee may occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license.  The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.

 

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be in accord with the approved AMSD salary schedule.

Contract duration per district calendar

Evaluation annually

 

Evaluation

Performance of duty will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with the Aztec School Board Policy

 

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes: “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently. For physical requirement details, contact Aztec Municipal Schools.

 

Physical Requirement Details

Work Actions

Finger Dexterity

C

 

 

Sitting

F

 

 

Standing

F

 

 

Walking

F

 

 

Repetitive Motions

Hand

Right: F

Left: F

Both: F

Foot

Right: F

Left: F

Both: F

Grasping: Hand

Right: F

Left: F

Both: F

Fine Manipulation: Hand

Right: F

Left: F

Both: F

Use of Head and Neck

Static

F

 

 

Flexing

F

 

 

Rotating

F

 

 

Work Positions

Bending

F

 

 

Squatting

F

 

 

Crawling

R

 

 

Climbing

F

 

 

Reaching

F

 

 

Vision

C

 

 

Activities

Unprotected Heights

R

 

 

Driving Automotive Equipment

R

 

 

Around Machinery

R

 

 

Temperature Extremes

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise and Vibration

R

 

 

Hazards

R

 

 

Dust, Fumes, Odors, Chemicals

R

 

 

Balance and Coordination

R

 

 

 

Definitions:         R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of a 8 hour work day

                                O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of a 8 hour work day

                                F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of a 8 hour work day

                                C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of a 8 hour work day

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job classification.

 

Updated 3/2020