Lead Custodian

Santo Domingo Tribe • Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled level Lead Custodian classification. Incumbents in this class have general responsibility for general cleaning and maintenance. They also have lead responsibilities for other custodial staff at SD ECLC. In addition, they perform the full scope of custodial and general maintenance duties. Incumbent is responsible for building maintenance and repairs and grounds keeping duties, as well as responding to the priorities of staff and students. Provide minor maintenance for Head Start/Early Head Start, classrooms, offices and communal areas, utilities, equipment fixtures and materials for the facility and grounds. Follow health and safety procedures including high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, securing of the building, and perform safety inspections and checklists to ensure facility and grounds are hazard free. Responsible for conducting administrative tasks required to maintain and operate the school to required standards.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and follow units of measure on product labels
• Should possess ability to safely mix and apply appropriate chemicals
• Must have an excellent attendance record and demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment
• May be required to repeatedly climb a ladder, bend or stoop and lift 50 to 75 lbs. (Occasionally lift over 100lbs.)
• Must complete and update annually First Aide/CPR certification and Food Handlers
• One-year successful school cleaning experience
• Successful training or experience (1-2 years) in cleaning facilities
• Computer training or experience (1-2 years)
• Must be flexible
• Must satisfactorily pass a background check and new hire drug screening
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblos liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training in telecommunications systems preferred
• Technical degree and/or 2 years' experience in electrical/mechanical, HVAC, plumbing or related field
• Experience with Native American culture and Keres language preferred

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and maintenance
• Lead responsibilities for other custodial staff
• Perform the full scope of custodial and general maintenance duties
• Building maintenance and repairs
• Grounds keeping duties
• Responding to the priorities of staff and students
• Provide minor maintenance for Head Start/Early Head Start, classrooms, offices and communal areas, utilities, equipment fixtures and materials for the facility and grounds
• Follow health and safety procedures including high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, securing of the building
• Perform safety inspections and checklists to ensure facility and grounds are hazard free
• Conducting administrative tasks required to maintain and operate the school to required standards

Benefits

• Generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year
• Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision
• Competitive 401k retirement plan
• Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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