Custodian

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　　Custodian

　　Salary

　　$15.02 Hourly

　　Location

　　Las Cruces, NM

　　Job Type

　　Full-time Regular

　　Job Number

　　M019 01-24 MD

　　Department

　　Facilities

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/5/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Nature of Work

　　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.

　　WORK SITUATION FACTORS

　　Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, and responding to customer issues. May also involve emergency situations, shift-work, work on holidays, weekends, nights, and standby status. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

　　PHYSICAL FACTORS

　　Moderately heavy physical requirements, frequent balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, squatting, pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying, and reaching from all levels; carrying up to twenty-five (25) pounds; pushing/pulling up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds.

　　ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

　　Work is performed primarily in an internal work environment and may require occasional travel to other facilities with exposure to all weather and traffic conditions; frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals and contaminants, dust, fumes, noise, and vibration of electrical/mechanical equipment. Protective clothing and equipment is available and required.

　　FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

　　Full-time; Regular; Non-Exempt; Union-Represented

　　This position is graded BC03

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Performs custodial and janitorial duties within assigned City buildings, empties trash cans, dusts and cleans offices, including dusting books, cabinets, shelves, and furniture and otherwise attending to the neatness and sanitation of buildings or equipment;

　　Scrubs, strips, mops, buffs, and waxes floors using scrubbing machine; washes windows and shampoos rugs using 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.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Six (6) months of experience in janitorial or custodial work. 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.

　　LICENSES/CERTIFICATION(S)

　　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.

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Basic knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, and procedures used to effectively perform custodial work, general maintenance, and upkeep of grounds and facilities; safe and effective use of related chemicals, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment; related occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, environmental and safety regulations, procedures, and practices; principles, techniques, and practices of effective and respectful customer service; principles of record keeping and records management; business and personal computers and related software applications; 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; adhere to all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the function of the position and department; use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures; safely operate associated tools, equipment, and motor vehicles; detect needed repairs and make necessary operational adjustments on equipment; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; follow established procedures, and oral and written instructions; read, understand, and comply with a variety of specifications, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities and functions; use sound judgment in decision-making with routine operations; communicate appropriately and effectively orally and in writing; compile applicable information, maintain accurate records, review documents and extract relevant information; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees and the public; 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; maintaining complete and accurate records; performing related reading, writing, and mathematical calculations; using independent judgment and personal initiative; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, priorities, and demands.

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　　01

　　Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Position requires at least six months of experience in janitorial or custodial work. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Do you have a valid driver's license?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　If you answered "yes" to Question #3 above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license.

　　05

　　Preference: Do you have any work experience operating heavy-duty floor scrubbing and carpet shampooing equipment? (Please include details in work history).

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Agency

　　City of Las Cruces

　　Address

　　P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004

　　Phone

　　575-528-3100575-528-3100

　　Website

　　http://www.lascruces.gov

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