Head Custodian

City of Portales•Portales, NM

About The Position

The Head Custodian reports to the Public Infrastructure Deputy and plans and supervises the work of other custodians. The position performs cleaning and minor maintenance in various City buildings and requires considerable knowledge of custodial duties and products. The Head Custodian carries out departmental and City policies, maintains cleaning-product and tool inventories, and coordinates purchasing with the supervisor. The role includes light to heavy lifting and occasional call-out work during unscheduled hours. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week; additional work after regular hours, on weekends, and holidays may be required. Limited travel for meetings and training, including possible overnight travel, may be required. The position is non-exempt and regular. The posted salary is $14.56–$19.00 per hour ($30,284–$39,520 annually), depending on experience. Applicants must pass a background investigation. Employees must maintain a satisfactory driving record and insurability under the City’s insurance carrier requirements and maintain a source of communications.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to completion of a high school diploma.
Current New Mexico driver’s license.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds and perform work involving light to heavy lifting and sustained physical effort.
Ability to work with others, work with minimum supervision, and follow through on assignments.
Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather, noise, fumes, dust, odors, vibration, and on varied surfaces.
Must pass a background investigation, including work history, criminal records, driving records, and other records deemed necessary.
Must maintain a satisfactory driving record and insurability in accordance with the City’s insurance carrier.
Must maintain a source of communications.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience using and caring for custodial equipment and janitorial cleaning methods.
Willingness and ability to attend seminars and classes to improve job skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise the work of other custodians.
Clean and perform minor maintenance work in City buildings.
Maintain an inventory of cleaning products, tools, and related items, and coordinate orders and purchases with the supervisor.
Sweep, wet- and dry-mop, strip, wash, and buff floors, halls, and stairways.
Vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpet.
Dust and wash walls, ceilings, tables, vents, interior and exterior windows, desks, and lighting fixtures.
Straighten office furniture and empty waste receptacles.
Change light bulbs and perform minor electrical-mechanical maintenance repairs and related duties.
Set up chairs and rearrange furniture for meetings and special events.
Immediately report equipment defects or malfunctions.
Collect trash, shovel snow, keep grounds free of trash and debris, sweep sidewalks, and maintain building exteriors in a clean and orderly manner.
Be prepared for occasional call-out work during unscheduled hours.
Attend seminars, classes, and specified safety training as required.
Perform duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City and department, demonstrates effective interpersonal skills, and provides exemplary customer service.
Follow departmental, City, and supervisor policies.