Custodian (Internal & External)

The Town of Taos is seeking qualified applicants for the following full-time position which includes an excellent benefit package; 100% major medical premium paid for employees with a choice of State of New Mexico Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold HMO & PPO Presbyterian Gold HMO & PPO United Health Care Gold HMO & PPO. State of New Mexico Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement personal leave and holiday pay employee development and training programs and much more!

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Job Title: Custodian

Facilities Department

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly: $17.05

Opening Date: August 14 2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provides a diverse range of general services in regard to the daily maintenance of all

Town buildings. Performs routine custodial services floor cleaning maintenance light

equipment operation or other related duties in accordance with day-to-day requirements

of Town facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Facilities Events & Emergency Management Director or Custodian Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Functions as a team player with all members of the Facilities & Events Department to support the cleanliness and serviceability of facilities grounds and/or equipment as assigned.

Performs custodial duties and projects including but not limited to; vacuum sweep mop wax and polish flooring and stairs; service clean and supply restrooms; clean and sanitize water fountains; empty all trash cans and replace liners clean receptacles as necessary; and furniture that are not cluttered; clean windowsills and wash interior and exterior windows; maintain janitor closets in a clean organized and safe manner;

Operates maintains and adjusts specialized equipment and tools including electric motors pumps power washers blowers carpet shampooers floor buffers and vacuums and other equipment as needed.

Assists other departments as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or GED AND one (1) year of general work experience related to one or more of the work areas described above. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of equipment materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; interpersonal communication skills; public relations.

Some skills in the use of vacuums carpet shampooer floor buffer electric motors pumps; miscellaneous hand and power tools for maintenance painting plumbing etc.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with supervisors fellow employees and the public; ability to prioritize multiple tasks; exercise initiative and independent judgment and to act resourcefully under varying conditions; use of radios and/or cell phones; use of ladders or lift equipment; ability to work at heights up to 30 ft. and on ladders and lifts up to 20 ft.

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid New Mexico Drivers license.

Must be available for 24-hour emergency call out.

Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position performs in indoor and outdoor work environments and may be subject to changing weather extremes. Tasks require a variety of physical activities not generally involving muscular strain related to walking standing stooping sitting and reaching. Exposure to cleaning chemicals. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or airborne particles. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers audiovisual equipment and various pieces of office equipment. Essential functions require talking hearing and seeing and activities involving muscular strain related to lifting stacking kneeling pushing and pulling. Must repeatedly lift and move up to 100 lbs. Must periodically push or pull in excess of 1000 lbs. with the aid of rollers. Periodic exposure to airborne and blood-borne pathogens. Common eyehand finger dexterity exist. Common agility coordination and balance. Mental application utilizes memory for details listening patience verbal instructions emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem-solving. Periodic local travel is required in the normal course of job performance.

APPLICATION STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and you have the necessary drive and ambition to be part of the Facilities Department for the Town of Taos please submit a complete Town of Taos employment application to: Town of Taos Human Resources Department 400 Camino de la Placita Taos NM 87571 or via e-mail: . Your application must be complete clear and include the correct job title and announcement number. Applications and any attachments become the official property of the Town of Taos and cannot be returned or reused after being submitted. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on the closing date listed above.

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