Custodian - Lead

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$19 - $20

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. Custodian Lead, clean office buildings and other County facilities and assist the Custodian Foreman in reviewing completed work for conformance with established standards and adjusting individual assignments on a daily basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must have ability to speak, read, and understand English, and to provide direction to others in English.
Must be able to work with the tools and under the conditions described in this listing.
Must have knowledge of custodial maintenance standards and techniques.
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Employee must pass a background investigation.
Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver's license by date of employment and retain a valid New Mexico driver's license while employed in this position.
Must be able to work effectively with Foreman, and convey information and directions to custodians.
Must be able to read, write, and understand written instructions in English.
Must be able to plan work schedule accurately so as to adhere to time demands.
Must be able to maintain regular work schedule, so as to complete necessary tasks according to schedule.
Must be able to maintain level of mental alertness in performing repetitious work, in order to ensure safety.
Must be able to lift, operate, and move cleaning equipment, and assist in moving furniture such as tables, desks, chairs, and file cabinets.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
Must be able to crouch, kneel, and crawl as needed.
Must be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate as needed.
Must be able to work with arms extended or bent and be able to push/pull with arms.
Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp/manipulate a variety of equipment and supplies needed to perform essential job duties.
Must be able to coordinate the use of hands and eyes in operating power equipment and performing cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

Vacuum and shampoo carpeted areas.
Sweep, mop, wax and polish hard-surfaced floors including stair areas using power driven machines as needed.
Clean lavatories and lunchroom areas; replenish soap, paper, and other supplies.
Assist with moving furniture or equipment as assigned.
Dust and polish furniture, windowsills, blinds and other fixtures as required.
Empty trash and garbage containers; collect trash in a central location on each floor for removal.
Report any building repairs to Maintenance office.
Refer work performance or discipline problems to the Foreman.
Assist Foreman in maintaining supply and equipment inventory records.