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HEAD CUSTODIAN D3 Short Term
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$34,068 / year median in New Mexico
+10% projected growth
Job Description
HEAD CUSTODIAN D3
Short Term
JOB STATUS
OPEN
POSTING NUMBER:
00070308
SCHOOL YEAR:
2026-2027
CALENDAR:
Traditional
CLOSING DATE
09/20/2026 04:00 PM
POSTING NUMBER:
00070308
LOCATION:
360:
S.Y. JACKSON ES
POSITION TITLE:
HEAD CUSTODIAN D3
Short Term
JOB DESCRIPTION
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ONLY CURRENT APS CUSTODIAL EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY
•Outside candidates or non D schedule employees please apply to the Substitute Custodian (Full Time Position) position that is posted under job type Custodian. To maintain a clean and safe environment at the assigned location for students, APS staff and the community and assists in the assignment and direction of other custodians at the site and performs inspections regularly.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation: Cleans all areas as directed by an immediate supervisor according to established procedures.
Ensures custodial work is performed efficiently and safely and that resulting work improves the safety and cleanliness of all areas.
Complies with local laws and APS procedures for the storage and disposal of supplies, chemicals, trash and waste; safely handles chemicals according to chemical directions and APS policy.
Sweeps and mops floors, walkways, steps and porches and de-ices and shovels snow on walkways as needed.
Vacuums carpeted areas and spot cleans as needed or as requested.
Performs other custodial and minor maintenance work in other areas as needed and as requested.
Notifies immediate supervisor regarding emergencies, graffiti and other vandalism on property.
Opens and closes gates and buildings, examines and inspects doors, windows, buildings and property.
Safeguards assigned keys and ensures compliance to APS policies on securing school buildings and grounds.
Moves furniture, supplies and equipment as necessary and requests assistance as needed.
Properly maintains, transports, and stores custodial equipment, supplies and chemicals according to APS policy.
Sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and bleachers and related duties as instructed by immediate supervisor.
Reports any accidents, hazardous situations or malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel as soon as possible.
Waters plants, mows lawns, trims shrubs, cuts weeds, rakes and performs other outdoor duties as assigned; operates and handles all equipment, tools and supplies in a safe manner.
Provides service for emergency work or overtime as needed.
Regulates heating and air conditioning systems for appropriate temperatures and efficient operation. Checks regularly to ensure all exits and panic bars are operating properly.
Conducts inventory procedures and submits requisitions for supplies and equipment. Coordinates with supervisor regarding work orders, assignments and completion of performance appraisals.
Reviews work orders to determine priorities and assists in the development of work schedules and duties.
Directs and assigns custodians and inspects buildings and grounds on a regular basis to ensure effective and efficient completion of assigned tasks in a safe manner, and in accordance with established APS standards and policies.
Inspects custodial tools and equipment to ensure proper operation, usage, cleaning, maintenance and storage. May be required to de-ice walkways, steps and porches and shovel snow on walkways as needed.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.
Ability to measure and accurately use measuring devices.
Ability to identify emergency situations and report to appropriate personnel.
Reading and basic mathematics skills.
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED. Completion of Head Custodian Workshop. Three years experience in custodial operations. Valid New Mexico driver's license with insurable driving record. Completion of the custodial training program; all custodians are also required to complete a mandatory APS asbestos awareness training.