Lead Custodian

About the Department

Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for cleaning and maintaining City buildings; order and receive janitorial supplies and equipment and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
 

Position Duties

High school diploma or GED; or
 
One (1) year custodial experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

When assigned to Aviation:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Operations, services and activities of a custodial program
• Principles of lead supervision and training
• Methods and techniques of general cleaning and sanitizing
• Operational characteristics of custodial equipment and tools
• Safe use of cleaning chemicals and agents
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Other Qualifications

• Perform all types of custodial and janitorial tasks
• Lead, organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned
• Order janitorial supplies and equipment
• Solicit bids for custodial equipment and fixtures
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Perform materials purchasing according to established City procedures
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work