Custodian Lead

Santa Fe County • Santa Fe, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Leads custodial crews involved in custodial duties to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment. This role involves leading and directing the work performance of custodial crews responsible for cleaning and first-level maintenance of County facilities. The position also participates in quick reaction teams for special projects, manages material and supply requests, and performs a wide range of cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of commercial cleaning practices and procedures, building and office security, cleaning solvents, paint and other hazardous materials and their safe handling.
• Knowledge of the safe use of power cleaning tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Knowledge of County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of light and heavy duty equipment.
• Ability to organize, communicate and execute work assignments.
• Ability to operate powered cleaning and polishing equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with associates and the public.
• High school diploma or custodial experience totaling two (2) years.
• Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the work performance of one of the custodial crews responsible for cleaning and first level maintenance of at least one of the County’s facilities.
• Participates in or organizes quick reaction teams needed for special projects at the community centers and other facilities; requests materials, supplies and services required for the cleaning and maintenance of the facility(s).
• Cleans, sweeps, mops, and buffs floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets; dusts furniture and disinfects surfaces; empties trash receptacles; moves furniture; replaces light bulbs and batteries; cleans windows, window sills, and mirrors; washes walls; cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restrooms; sweeps halls and outside walks.
• Prunes trees and shrubs; mows and waters lawns and shrubs; rakes and blows leaves and cuts weeds; shovels snow from sidewalks and walkways and applies salt to prevent accidents and falls; gathers recyclables and picks up trash from grounds.
• Performs single repairs to assigned equipment; inspects, observes and reports conditions affecting the safety, security, and/or economical operation of facilities, fixtures, and furnishings; opens and locks facility and secures parking lots as needed; and raises and takes down flag.
• Responds to questions from the public in a courteous manner; completes work orders in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED