Silver High School-Custodian

Silver High School; Silver City (NM); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Silver City Consolidated School District 1 Silver High School in Silver City, New Mexico, is seeking a Custodian to provide a clean and safe learning environment for students. The role requires cooperation with staff and adherence to district policies, with duties including interior cleaning, exterior maintenance, and safety/security responsibilities.

The position involves manual labor, adherence to chemical handling rules, and the ability to manage supplies and report issues to the maintenance

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work with large numbers of co-workers, students, and staff and maintain a positive attitude.
• Preferred experience in custodial work or related field.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license for operating vehicles of the size required of this position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Aufgaben

• Clean interior of assigned school building.
• Maintain exterior of buildings and grounds in such a manner so they are free of trash and debris.
• Water and care for lawn areas as directed.
• Report electrical and mechanical problems of the building to the Maintenance Office.
• Order, stock and maintain adequate levels of supplies in the building.
• Assume responsibility for building security.
• Assume responsibility for fire and safety of the building.
• Perform emergency minor repair and cleaning as necessary.
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and students.
• Wear protective gear as directed when cleaning up bodily fluids.
• Respond to the needs of the Principal and staff of the building.
• Use all chemicals exactly as directed by container labels.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Silver City Consolidated School District 1 Silver High School - Silver City, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Silver High School-Custodian

Silver City Consolidated School District 1 Silver High School - Silver City, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Silver City Consolidated School District 1

Job Details

Job ID: 5969130

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position: Custodian

Supervisor: Assistant Principal/Principal

General Job Description: To provide a clean and safe learning environment for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Engage in self-development.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Know what to do to successfully complete assigned work.
• Project over-all concern for personal appearance as it relates to job performance.
• Carry out assignments and instructions from supervisor(s) in a competent and efficient manner.
• Clean interior of assigned school building.
• Maintain exterior of buildings and grounds in such a manner so they are free of trash and debris.
• Water and care for lawn areas as directed.
• Report electrical and mechanical problems of the building to the Maintenance Office.
• Order, stock and maintain adequate levels of supplies in the building.
• Assume responsibility for building security.
• Assume responsibility for fire and safety of the building.
• Perform emergency minor repair and cleaning as necessary.
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and students.
• Wear protective gear as directed when cleaning up bodily fluids.
• Respond to the needs of the Principal and staff of the building.
• Use all chemicals exactly as directed by container labels.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform manual physical labor, lifting and moving materials, furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain assigned uniforms, equipment, tools and custodial closets in operable, safe and attractive status.
• Account for supplies, materials, and equipment as required.
• Complete records and reports and required in a timely manner.
• Maintain facilities security.
• Shovel snow and keep walkways clear of ice.
• Use technology for management to possibly include work orders, emails, etc.
• Perform and other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, principal, and/or Superintendent.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work with large numbers of co-workers, students, and staff and maintain a positive attitude.
• Preferred experience in custodial work or related field.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license for operating vehicles of the size required of this position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to do manual labor for eight (8) hours per day.
• Standing, driving, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting and climbing ladders. Lifting from floor to mid-thigh maximum (50 pounds) occasionally. Lifting from mid-thigh to shoulder maximum (50 pounds) occasionally. Lifting from shoulders to overhead (40 pounds) occasionally, carrying (50 pounds) maximum occasionally. Lifting more than 50 pounds of dead weight should be done by at least two people.
• Work overhead, in tight areas, off of ladders, at floor level (on knees).
• Hand/eye coordination, normal range of sight.
• Ability to move and operate vacuums, buffers, and other custodial related equipment.
• Work safely from ladders.
• Ability to move furniture.
• Fingering or otherwise working with fingers.

Safety and Health Requirements

• Proper posture is required to eliminate acute and chronic low back pain.
• Wear protective devices such as eyewear, non-skid pads on shoes, as job conditions demand.
• Read, understand, and observe all precautions and proper methods of use on all chemicals, equipment, tools and materials.
• Complete all required training.
• Acquire and apply knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Equipment/Material Handled

Hand tools, equipment chemicals, vacuums, buffers, platforms, and materials particular to this trade skill.

Work Environment

The work environment varies greatly in the place of work from working in a building alone to working in school facilities with large numbers of people. Conditions range from working outside in the extreme heat of the summer, to comfortable building, to working outside in very cold temperatures of the winter. Work schedule will depend on assignment. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. Must be able to work under stressful conditions. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine.

Terms of Employment

• Contract Days
• Salary
• Benefits Available

Employee Signature ______________________________________ Date _______________________

Position Type: Full-Time