To become a CUSTODIAN with Albuquerque Public Schools please apply to ad 00051484: Substitute Custodian/TRAINING POSITION and join us for the new hire orientation on Wednesday.

New Hire Orientation meetings for the Substitute Custodian/TRAINING POSITION are held every Wednesday at 9:00AM at 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE, Albuquerque NM 87110, Human Resources, 2nd floor east building, in suite 208. Enter the north entrance to the building (where the flag poles are) and bring an official picture ID to start the process as an APS employee.

To maintain a clean and safe environment at the assigned location for students, APS staff and the community.

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.
• Vacuums carpeted areas and spot cleans as needed or as requested.
• Dusts and cleans shelves, lockers, blinds, furniture, light fixtures and exhaust registers as needed and requested.
• Cleans chalkboards, washes walls and windows as needed and requested.
• Strips and waxes floors and seals wood floors as requested.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs and tubes, unplugging plumbing fixtures and other similar duties 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 the security of grounds; provides notification to APS police of departure time of working night shift and other security concerns.
• Moves limited 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; notifies supervisors of need for supply and equipment replacement.
• 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.
• Operates and handles all equipment, tools and supplies in a safe manner.
• Provides service for emergency work or overtime as needed.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Reading, writing and basic mathematics skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
• 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.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• High School diploma