Lead Custodian at Ruidoso High School

Date:

June 10 23, 2025

Position:

Lead Custodian at Ruidoso High School

Position Summary:

The Lead Custodian is responsible for ensuring that the custodial team maintains a clean, safe, and well-functioning school facility. This includes overseeing daily cleaning routines, responding to emergency maintenance needs, supporting school events, and guiding custodial staff in compliance with district and safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of custodial experience required; school setting preferred.
• Experience supervising custodial staff or leading maintenance operations.
• Proficient in safe handling of cleaning chemicals and custodial equipment.
• Strong physical condition; able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and complete custodial schedules.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work professionally with school staff, students, and the public.
• Must pass a background check and meet all district employment requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Oversight

• Assign, supervise, and inspect custodial work for quality and timeliness.
  
• Create daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning and maintenance schedules.
  
• Train new custodians and ensure team compliance with safety procedures and district policies.
  
• Address performance issues professionally and document concerns when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Daily Cleaning & Maintenance

• Oversee cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, hallways, cafeteria, gym, and all campus areas.
  
• Ensure sanitation of high-touch areas and proper use of cleaning agents.
  
• Monitor inventory and order cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
  
• Ensure equipment is operated safely and maintained properly.
  
  

Facility & Grounds Maintenance

• Perform and oversee minor repairs and report major facility issues to maintenance.
  
• Supervise campus upkeep including walkways, grounds, and snow/ice removal.
  
• Identify areas requiring outside maintenance or contractor support.
  
  

Event & Emergency Response

• Coordinate custodial support for school events, including setup and cleanup.
  
• Lead response to urgent situations (e.g., spills, weather events, alarms) ensuring student and staff safety.
  
• Secure buildings by locking doors, setting alarms, and monitoring access points as assigned.
  
  

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Communicate effectively with administration and staff regarding custodial needs.
  
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with students, parents, and school visitors.
• Foster a collaborative environment and model a strong work ethic for team members.

Work Environment

• Primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor tasks (e.g., snow removal, groundskeeping).
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and repetitive motion tasks.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for special events.
• Use of protective equipment (gloves, eye/ear protection) required when appropriate.

Physical requirements as outlined below;

1. Sitting Tasks: Sitting is an occasional requirement 10% of the time.
2. Walking Tasks: Walking is a frequent requirement up to 80%of the time.
3. Standing Tasks: S tanding is a frequent requirement up to 80% of the time.
4. Sprinting/Running Tasks: Sprinting/running is an occasional requirement, example: in case of emergency.
5. Flexibility:
a) Bending or twisting at the neck is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
b) Bending or twisting at the trunk is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
c) Reaching above the head is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
d) Reaching forward is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
e) Repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times is a frequent requirement 80% of the time.
6. Use Of Arms & Hands
a) Manual dexterity is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
b) Finger dexterity is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
7. Lifting 10 - 25 Pounds
a) Lifting 10 - 25 pounds is a frequent requirement 75% of the time.
b) Lifting above the shoulders is a frequent requirement 75% of the time.
c) Lifting above the waist is a frequent requirement 75% of the time.
d) Lifting above the knees is a frequent requirement 75% of the time.
8. Lifting 26 - 50 Pounds
a) Lifting 26 - 50 pounds is a frequent requirement up to 60% of the time.
b) Lifting items above the shoulders is a frequent requirement up to 60% of the time.
c) Lifting items above the waist is a frequent requirement up to 60% of the time.
d) Lifting items above the knees is a frequent requirement up to 60% of the time.
9. Lifting 50 - 75 Pounds
a) Lifting over 50 pounds is an occasional requirement.
10. Pushing & Pulling
a) Pushing and pulling 75 pounds an occasional requirement up to 2% of the time.
b) Pushing and pulling 50 - 75 pounds is an occasional requirement up to 15% of the time.
c) Pushing and pulling 25 - 50 pounds is a frequent requirement up to 20% of the time.
11. Carrying Tasks:
a) Carrying of items that weigh between 25 - 50 pounds is a frequent requirement.
12. Use Of Protective Equipment:
a) Protective equipment may be required as necessary for eye, ear, hands, head, feet, and face protection.
Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check.

Contract Period:

2025-2026 School Year

Start Date:

August 1, 2025

Salary:

Per Ruidoso Municipal School District Salary Schedule

Application Process:

Submit a completed Ruidoso Municipal Schools employment application. Include a resume and three professional references. Selected candidates may be required to complete a skills assessment and an in-person interview.

Application available online at

or for more information, contact:

Angela Romero, Principal, Ruidoso High School

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125 Warrior Drive

Ruidoso, NM 88345

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~Or~

Human Resources

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200 Horton Circle

Ruidoso, NM 88345

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Application Deadline:

Until filled

Selection Process:

Following an initial screening of application materials, selected candidates will receive interview appointments.

Ruidoso Municipal School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, or disability in compliance with federal and state laws.