Custodian

City of Las Cruces•Las Cruces, NM

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs custodial and janitorial work in the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities; use of proper methods, materials, and equipment in performing assigned duties. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt, union-represented position graded BC03. This position is part of an Evergreen recruitment, meaning a larger volume of candidates are needed to fill multiple vacancies across all City departments. It will be posted for an extended time to draw from the applicant pool as needed. This recruitment may be utilized to fill current and future Custodian vacancies in all City Departments, including full-time, part-time, temporary, and/or contract positions. The position may be posted again as the applicant pool is depleted or exhausted. The initial review of applications will occur on July 27, 2026, and periodically thereafter.

Requirements

Six (6) months of experience in janitorial or custodial work.
Valid driver's license may be required for some positions.
If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.
Basic knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and procedures used to effectively perform custodial work, general maintenance, and upkeep of grounds and facilities.
Basic knowledge of safe and effective use of related chemicals, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment.
Basic knowledge of related occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, environmental and safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
Basic knowledge of principles, techniques, and practices of effective and respectful customer service.
Basic knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
Basic knowledge of business and personal computers and related software applications.
Basic knowledge of City organization, operations, policies and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
Ability to adhere to all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the function of the position and department.
Ability to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
Ability to safely operate associated tools, equipment, and motor vehicles.
Ability to detect needed repairs and make necessary operational adjustments on equipment.
Ability to navigate across even and uneven surfaces.
Ability to follow established procedures, and oral and written instructions.
Ability to read, understand, and comply with a variety of specifications, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities and functions.
Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making with routine operations.
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to compile applicable information, maintain accurate records, review documents and extract relevant information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees and the public.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within existing procedural guidelines to successfully meet established goals and objectives.
Skills in efficient and effective use of related equipment, tools, and techniques required to successfully perform the functions of the position.
Skills in maintaining complete and accurate records.
Skills in performing related reading, writing, and mathematical calculations.
Skills in using independent judgment and personal initiative.
Skills in operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software.
Skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, priorities, and demands.

Nice To Haves

Experience in operating heavy-duty floor scrubbing and carpet shampooing equipment may be preferred.
A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Responsibilities

Performs custodial and janitorial duties within assigned City buildings.
Empties trash cans.
Dusts and cleans offices, including dusting books, cabinets, shelves, and furniture.
Attends to the neatness and sanitation of buildings or equipment.
Scrubs, strips, mops, buffs, and waxes floors using a scrubbing machine.
Washes windows and shampoos rugs using a shampooing machine.
Uses cleaning fluids, chemicals, and protective equipment to clean, sanitize, and deodorize break rooms, restrooms, and offices.
Disinfects and cleans restrooms and showers.
Sweeps walkways and building entrances.
Picks up custodial supplies when necessary.
May assist in moving office furniture and fixtures with proper equipment.
Performs general clean-up of grounds.
Operates power-driven machinery, such as automatic scrubbers, vacuum sweepers, carpet shampoo machines, and buffers.
May operate a City vehicle to pick up and deliver supplies.