Custodian

Job Title: Custodian

Location: 6500 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque 87120

Shift timings

The shift is Tuesday Saturday 8:30am 5:00 with a half hour lunch. The hours may change to an earlier time once the person gets familiar with the facility and job duties. Previous custodial personnel chose to come in at 7:30 so to have the facility clean and ready when we open at 9:00am.

POSITION SUMMARY: Clean and maintain a wide variety of City buildings and facilities; perform a variety of custodial tasks such as trash removal, sweeping, mopping and dusting; assist with set up and break down of various rooms, sites and special events and perform a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receive supervision from assigned Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below).

• Clean and maintain City buildings and a wide range of other facilities as assigned.
• Sweep, strip, mop and refinish floors; use buffers, scrubbers, hand tools and chemical cleaning agents.
• Wash and dust walls and doors; wash windows and window shades.
• Assist with set up and break down of various rooms, sites and special events.
• Collect and empty ash trays, ash cans, trash cans and waste baskets; remove all trash from offices and public areas.
• Sweep and remove trash from outside gate areas and porches; pull weeds on facility grounds.
• Replace burned out light bulbs.
• Clean rest-rooms; scour and clean all porcelain fixtures with cleaning powder and disinfectant; check and replenish tissue, towels and soap.
• During inclement weather, remove snow as assigned from walkways and entrance areas; spread ice melting compounds as necessary.
• Trim hedges, trees, shrubs; cut and water grass area.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• May detail city vehicles.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED preferred. Some custodial experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Dependent on position may require a New Mexico Driver's license and a City Operator's Permit (COP).

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:

Basic custodial practices

General cleaning and maintenance techniques

Safe use of cleaning chemicals and agents

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Perform all types of custodial and routine building maintenance tasks
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Learn to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental: Indoor environment; work at heights; exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, lubricants, noise, dust and toxic fumes.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending and stooping, standing and walking for prolonged periods; and moderate to heavy lifting.

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate no the basis of Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age