CUSTODIAN - MAINTENANCE

The Pueblo of Sandia • Rio Rancho, NM

4d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Maintenance Supervisor, the Custodian performs custodial functions and maintains cleanliness at Pueblo of Sandia facilities. Work may take place at any Tribal office or building around the Pueblo, as needed or required, and includes heavy cleaning in accordance with management directives and Facilities Department Standard Operating Procedures. The position works indoors with some outdoor duties, which may involve temperature extremes, inclement weather, and exposure to cleaning compounds and other workplace hazards.

The role includes routine and occasional project cleaning, equipment care, recycling, emergency evacuation assistance, and support for assigned training of new custodial team members. The employee is expected to maintain regular attendance, a neat appearance, and professional, respectful working relationships. Work hours may change, overtime may be required with management approval, and projects may require work during closures, after hours, or on weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience requirements.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to prepare custodial reports.
• Knowledge of general safety rules, requirements, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain good public and employee relations.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform duties while using required Personal Protective Equipment without restrictions.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and ability to understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
• Must successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
• Must complete pre-employment and random drug screening.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including crouching, feeling, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, seeing, walking, standing, stooping, and talking.
• Ability to work indoors and perform some outdoor duties in temperature extremes and inclement weather.
• Ability to work around potential hazards, including cleaning solvents and compounds, heights, motorized equipment, hand tools, infections, diseases, fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, slippery surfaces, bodily waste and fluids, pests, and animals.
• Ability to work long hours under stressful conditions.
• Availability for changing work hours, management-approved overtime, and work during closures, after hours, or on weekends when projects require it.

Nice To Haves

• Custodial experience.

Responsibilities

• Dust, vacuum, dispose of trash, and clean and sanitize restrooms, windows, mirrors, walls, doors, and carpets.
• Follow Facilities Department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Evacuate the building during an emergency or voluntarily assist the Public Works Department with emergency evacuation procedures.
• Move or lift furniture and boxes.
• Clean ceiling fixtures using a ladder properly and safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance on custodial equipment, clean equipment, and report repair needs to the supervisor.
• Separate acceptable recyclable materials, including cardboard, aluminum, and plastics.
• Mentor and train new custodial team members when assigned, using the buddy system during their probationary period.
• Perform scheduled project work such as stripping, waxing, sealing, finishing, and buffing hard floors.
• Clean interior and exterior windows in assigned facilities.
• Wash and clean walls, doors, and entrances, including removal of nests, bugs, birds, and pests.
• Report for extreme-weather post care and help create safe conditions in occupied residential or commercial spaces.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance in accordance with the assigned schedule and Attendance Policy.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
• Maintain a neat appearance and demonstrate polite, friendly, professional, respectful, and approachable conduct with co-workers and other Team Members.
• Support co-workers as needed and build professional relationships that support teamwork.
• Meet position Key Performance Indicators, which are shared with team members and reviewed as part of performance evaluations.

What This Job Offers

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