2025-2026 Custodian - Socorro High School

JOB TITLE : Custodian

SUMMARY OF POSITION/PURPOSE :
To maintain clean, safe, secure, and attractive facilities for the health and safety of children, staff, and school visitors.

SUPERVISOR :
Lead Custodian, Principal and/or Director of Maintenance

SUPERVISES:
None

EDUCATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED:
High School Diploma or GED or qualifying experience as a substitute custodian

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Demonstrated ability to read and understand basic operating instructions for use of equipment in a safe and effective manner.

EXPERIENCE REFERRED:

1. Previous experience as a custodian and demonstrated aptitude for successful performance.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
New Mexico Driver's License preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Keeps buildings and grounds neat and clean at all times. Disposes of trash in proper containers.
2. Shovels and applies ice remover to sidewalks, steps and parking areas whenever necessary.
3. Sweeps vacuums and/or mops classrooms, offices, hallways and athletic facilities twice a week; cleans chalkboards, trays, dusts furniture, counters, window sills, ventilation ducts and other flat surfaces monthly.
4. Shampoos carpets, strips/waxes tile floors and finish gym floor as required.
5. On a daily basis, utilizing approved cleaners, scrubs and disinfects washrooms, locker rooms, shower room walls and floors, gutters and drains. Cleans mirrors, sanitary fixtures, toilet stall walls, drinking fountains.
6. Replenishes soap, paper towel and toilet paper dispensers daily and keeps dispensers and facility clean.
7. Monitors operation of light fixtures and replaces incandescent light bulbs and ceiling tiles as required.
8. Keeps walls, doors, lockers and student desks clean by removing dirt marks, gum and graffiti as often as necessary.
9. Keeps windows and trophy cases clean by washing glass and dusting trophies as necessary.
10. Empties all building trash containers daily, keeps trash containers clean and maintains clean trash container liners.
11. Performs ground keeping chores such as watering, grass cutting and shrub/tree trimming and weed cutting as necessary.
12. Opens and closes buildings each school day. Ensures before leaving that all windows and interior/exterior doors are securely locked and all lights are turned off and lowers the school flags and returns same to school office each day before leaving work.
13. Performs minor maintenance duties such as sanding, varnishing, painting, changing light bulbs and minor repairs.
14. On a daily basis, reports damage, unsafe conditions and repair needs immediately to principal or his/her designee and promptly submits work orders for repairs.
15. Submits requisitions for equipment, materials and supplies as necessary.
16. Stores equipment, materials and supplies in a safe, secure and organized manner in specified storage areas and complies with State and School District regulations for proper care and storage of flammable and hazardous chemicals.
17. Moves furnishings and equipment and performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Maintenance Director.
18. Complies with all school district policies and regulations for employees.
19. Reports for duty at times designated by principal or his/her designee.
20. Unloads commodities.
21. Often lifts and carries objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
22. In elementary school settings, serve as crossing guards.
23. At the secondary level, assists the Athletic Director in preparing the athletic fields and concessions.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

1. Ability to work split shifts, evenings and weekends

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Employee's work:

Standing

40%

Inside

50%

Walking

40%

Outside

50%

Sitting

20%

Total

100%

100%

Requirements While Performing Job:

Physical Activity

Daily: Yes/No

Description

Twist: Waist

Yes

Wrist

Yes

Neck/Shoulder

Yes

Stoop, bend

Yes

Squat, kneel or crawl

Yes

Repetitive motions of hands or wrists

Yes

Run

No

Climb ladders, stairs, or equipment

Yes

Ride equipment

Yes

Walk on uneven terrain

Yes

Fine finger dexterity

Yes

Manual dexterity

Yes

Reaching above shoulders

Yes

Reaching at shoulder height

Yes

Reaching below shoulders

Yes

Other

Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight

No. of lbs. from the floor

Push

Pull

Lift

Carry

Frequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while

0-25

X

X

Daily

26-50

Weekly

51-150

Once in a while

Above 150

No. of lbs from chest high

0-25

X

X

Daily

26-50

Weekly

51-150

Once in a while

Above 150

No. of lbs. over head

0-25

X

X

Daily

26-50

Weekly

51-150

Once in a while

Above 150

Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:

Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others

Yes

Cold/heat of outside work

Yes

Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas

Yes

Contact with the public

Yes

Dampness

Yes

Electrical

Yes

Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners

Yes

High work spaces

Yes

Machine noise

Yes

Radiation

Yes

Sun

Yes

Vibration

Yes

Protective equipment required

Yes

Vision Demand and Capabilities Hearing Demands and Capabilities

Normal night vision

X

Normal depth perception

X

Normal depth vision

X

Normal color vision

X

Red/Green/Amber color vision

X

Uncorrected Vision

Corrected Vision

X

Hearing essentially normal

X

Some high tone loss

Significant high tone loss

Low tone loss

Other requirements: Corrected hearing

X

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:
Assigned school and district-wide as needed

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):
12 months

EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:
Performance of job responsibilities will be evaluated at least once per year by the building administrator.

Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.