Custodian PPD Support

Gadsden Independent School District•Anthony, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Keeps the district’s school buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. The custodian maintains assigned work areas, uses cleaning chemicals and equipment safely, supports building security and groundskeeping, and performs minor maintenance within their knowledge and skill level. On occasion, when the Head Custodian is absent, the custodian may be requested to direct a substitute.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret English-language safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and perform these operations using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 90 pounds.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Three professional reference letters, each dated within the last 12 months. Current district employees must include one reference letter from their current supervisor.

Responsibilities

Know and understand individual work schedules for assigned areas.
Maintain a basic understanding of the chemicals, equipment, and processes used in the individual cleaning schedule.
Participate in training provided by the Head Custodian, Supervisor for Custodial Services, Coordinator for Physical Plant Operations, or designee.
Maintain positive working relationships with staff and students.
Follow safety procedures when using chemicals, equipment, and work processes; promote safety and a safe working environment for employees and students.
Report possible safety hazards in assigned work areas to the Head Custodian.
Inspect assigned work areas daily for quality control.
Inform the Head Custodian of supplies and equipment needed to maintain predetermined inventory levels.
Keep personal custodial closets and equipment safe, clean, neat, and orderly.
Report building grounds problems to the Head Custodian immediately.
Perform minor maintenance within individual knowledge and skill level, as directed by the Head Custodian.
Perform building security tasks as directed by the Head Custodian, such as locking and unlocking doors and windows.
Perform groundskeeping tasks as directed by the Head Custodian, such as trimming grass and shrubs, watering campus grass, picking up litter, and emptying campus trash cans.
Follow procedures in the Custodial Handbook when performing duties and responsibilities.
Wear only custodial uniforms provided by G.I.S.D.
Perform other duties as assigned.
On occasion, direct a substitute when requested in the absence of the Head Custodian.