Lead Custodian (Recreation Division)

Position Summary

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.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

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.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• 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

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• 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