Lead Custodian

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque is seeking a Lead Custodian who will supervise staff, plan custodial activities, and maintain City buildings to a high standard. You will direct cleaning operations, train staff, and ensure proper safety and quality control while managing supply usage and equipment maintenance.

The role involves coordinating routine cleaning, restroom upkeep, floor care, and setup for events, with a focus on efficient service delivery and compliance with city standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1 year custodial experience.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate custodial tasks.
• Valid NM driver's license and City Operator's Permit by date of hire.

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, refinish, wash, mop and sweep floors; wash windows and doors; arrange furniture; replace bulbs.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; identify and report building problems for remediation.
• During inclement weather, perform snow removal and apply ice melt as necessary.

Skills

Staff supervision

Custodial operations

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year custodial experience

Job description

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.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for cleaning and maintaining City buildings.
2. 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.
3. Clean restrooms; scour and clean all porcelain fixtures with cleaning powder and disinfectant; check and replenish tissue, towels and soap.
4. Assist with set up and break down of various rooms, sites and special events.
5. Train assigned employees in their areas of work including the use of buffers, scrubbers, hand tools and chemical cleaning agents.
6. Collect and empty ash trays, ash cans, trash cans and waste baskets; remove all trash from offices and public areas.
7. Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required; solicit bids for custodial equipment and replacement fixtures as required.
8. Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
9. Provide technical assistance and on-the-job instruction to assigned staff to ensure compliance with accepted custodial standards.
10. Identify and report building problems to higher level supervisory or management staff so corrective actions can be taken.
11. During inclement weather, remove snow as assigned from walkways, entrance areas; spread ice melting compounds as necessary.
12. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

1. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
2. 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.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

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.

Supplemental information

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.