Custodian - Velarde (part-time)

Title: Custodian

Work Unit/Location:

Various Sites

Reports to: Principal/ Maintenance Manager

Supervises: N/A

Contract Length:

203 days

4-day week

Pay Schedule:

Per approved salary schedule

Overtime Status:

Must be pre-approved

Hours:

5 Hours daily

Union Status:

Union

Licensure: n/a

General Job Function:

To provide students, staff, and visitors with a safe, clean, sanitary, attractive, comfortable, and well-maintained learning environment by performing routine custodial services, supporting building operations, and assisting with facility readiness for daily school activities and district events.

Education/Training/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous custodial or cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience working in a school or public facility is desirable.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Qualifications:

• Must be physically capable of performing all essential job functions.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment and cleaning machinery safely.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):

Standard custodial equipment including floor scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, carpet extractors, pressure washers, mops, hand tools, ladders, cleaning chemicals, and other equipment necessary to perform custodial duties. District vehicle may be used when assigned.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, lift, carry, push, pull, and reach overhead. Frequently required to operate custodial equipment and use hands to handle tools and cleaning equipment.

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and heavier objects with assistance.

Approximate percentages of activities:

Standing: 35%

Walking: 60%

Sitting: 5%

Personal Accountability:

• Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
• Properly notifies the supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Begins and completes assigned work within established timelines.
• Consistently appears in attire appropriate for the work environment and assigned duties.
• Demonstrates safe and effective use of custodial equipment, tools, and cleaning products.
• Protects District resources through the appropriate use and care of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics and safe work practices to prevent injury.
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Employee Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed this job description. I understand the essential duties, responsibilities, and expectations of my position and agree to perform them to the best of my ability. I understand that this job description is not intended to include every duty that may be assigned and that Española Public Schools reserves the right to modify or assign duties as operational needs require. My signature acknowledges receipt and understanding of this job description and does not constitute an employment contract.