Substitute Custodian Posting 59

Los Alamos Public Schools; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 2,526,518; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is seeking a Substitute Custodian responsible for maintaining cleanliness in school facilities on an as-needed basis during the school year. This position involves custodial tasks like dusting, mopping, and restocking supplies, and offers an hourly pay of $18.34. While there are no insurance benefits, this role provides valuable experience within the educational support staff category.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Experience in custodial maintenance duties is preferred.
• Ability to secure required District and State certifications or licenses as requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial maintenance duties including dusting and mopping.
• Assist with snow removal during winter months.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Ability to read and write English

Mathematical calculations

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Custodian Posting 59

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Job Details

Job ID: 4528716

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Visa sponsorship is not available

Substitute Custodian will work as needed within the School Year- July 1 to June 30.

No Insurance Benefits, No NMERB Retirement Benefits, and No PTO accrual included in this position.

Paid hourly for the time worked, $18.34 per Hour.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision will perform custodial maintenance duties, including but not limited to dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms. During winter months will be requested to assist with district snow removal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels; for positions within on-campus residence halls, responsible for reporting concerns related to on-campus residents.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.
• May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to supervisor.
• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read and write English
• Perform mathematical calculations as required for the job
• Respond to requests and inquiries from building administrators
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to secure required District and State certifications or licenses as requested

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE: Minimum High School Diploma, GED, or One (1) year related work experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret job related materials to perform the required duties. Ability to communicate logically and coherently with co-workers, staff and District personnel

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Apply basic mathematical concepts to perform required job functions

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions as related to the job duties

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, walk and stand; have manual and finger dexterity; stoop, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, heights and ladders. The employee is occasionally required to crawl, reach above shoulder level, crouch, kneel, balance, push/pull, and carry. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds with the assistance of another person or appropriate equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

The information contained in this description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned as reasonably determined by the immediate Supervisor.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]