Lead Custodian

Albuquerque International Sunport; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a Lead Custodian to oversee cleaning and maintenance across City buildings in Albuquerque, NM. You will supervise staff, plan cleaning schedules, order supplies, and perform complex janitorial tasks to uphold high cleanliness standards.

The role requires training staff, ensuring safe work practices, and coordinating with building managers. Experience in custodial work and a valid NM driver’s license are expected, with opportunities to lead and develop the team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for cleaning and maintaining City buildings.
• Plan, direct, and participate in all custodial activities; strip, re-finish, wash, mop and sweep floors; wash windows and doors.
• Clean restrooms; replenish tissue, towels and soap; assist with setup and breakdown of events.
• Train staff in buffers, scrubbers and chemical cleaning agents; ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training

Cleaning operations

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Buffers

Scrubbers

Power washer

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Lead Custodian

• Salary: $35,360.00 - $36,254.40 Annually
• Location: Albuquerque, NM
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Number: 2700196
• Department: Aviation
• Division: AV-Janitorial
• Opening Date: 08/13/2026
• Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
• Bargaining Unit: BL

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.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for cleaning and maintaining City buildings.
• Plan, direct, and participate in all custodial activities; strip, re-finish, wash, wet and dry mop and sweep floors; wash windows, walls, ash cans and doors; arrange furniture; replace burned out light bulbs.
• Clean restrooms; scour and clean all porcelain fixtures with cleaning powder and disinfectant; check and replenish tissue, towels and soap.
• Assist with set up and break down of various rooms, sites and special events.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including the use of buffers, scrubbers, hand tools and chemical cleaning agents.
• Collect and empty ash trays, ash cans, trash cans and waste baskets; remove all trash from offices and public areas.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required; solicit bids for custodial equipment and replacement fixtures as required.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Provide technical assistance and on-the-job instruction to assigned staff to ensure compliance with accepted custodial standards.
• Identify and report building problems to higher level supervisory or management staff so corrective actions can be taken.
• During inclement weather, remove snow as assigned from walkways, entrance areas; spread ice melting compounds as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

Supplemental Functions

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• May perform exterior cleaning around City building or facility grounds such as emptying trash receptacles, using a leaf blower, using a power washer, removing weeds and/or other debris.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

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's Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

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

When Assigned To Aviation

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

Possession of a valid 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.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Indoor and/or outdoor environment; work at heights; exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, lubricants, noise, dust and toxic fumes.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; medium to heavy lifting; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

Employer Contact

City of Albuquerque

Address 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

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Website http://CABQ.GOV