Job Description

Job Location: Las Vegas , NM 87701,

Position Type: Full Time -Reg, Education Level: High School or GED,

Salary Range: $15.75 - $19.03 Hourly,

Job Category: Staff, SUMMARY: This position is responsible for functioning as lead custodian worker while performing a variety of tasks in assigned areas. This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement upon completion of probationary period.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Vacuuming, sweeping, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Cleans restrooms and restocks paper and soap supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and/or supplies.
• Directs the work of lower-level Custodial Workers to include assigning workload and monitoring employee performance.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Maintains adequate supplies for the day to day needs of custodial staff.
• Cleans fixtures, blinds, pictures, shelves, drapes and ashtrays.
• Wash windows, restrooms and kitchens.
• Assist in shoveling snow in entryways.
• Move furniture and perform set-ups as necessary.
• Shampoo carpets, strips and waxes floors, as required.
• Shovels snow in entryways as required.
• Dusts and Mops floors.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
• EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years’ experience working as a Custodial Worker.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, odd hours, and emergency calls.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instruction.
• Knowledge in properly handling hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Knowledge in proper cleaning techniques.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Ability to give direction while functioning as a lead worker.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
• Ability to read and write effectively.
• Ability to understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to lead and train staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting 0 to 50 pounds – Frequently
• Lifting greater than fifty pounds – Occasionally
• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Bending – Frequently
• Squat – Frequently
• Climbing – Frequently
• Kneeling – Frequent

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Work in dirty/dusty conditions – Frequently
• Work in noisy conditions – Occasionally
• Work around fumes and odors – Frequently
• Work in wet and humid environments – Occasionally
• Work in poorly lit areas – Occasionally
• Work on elevated heights – Occasionally