Lead Custodian

New-Mexico-Highlands-University; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking a Lead Custodian to supervise custodial staff, ensure clean facilities, and maintain equipment and safety practices. The role involves directing a team, coordinating workload, and ensuring high standards across restrooms, floors, and workspaces.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of custodial experience, and a valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years’ custodial experience required.
• Ability to lead and train staff; direct lower-level workers.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, odd hours, and emergency calls.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum, sweep, empty trash, restock supplies.
• Cleans restrooms; cleans fixtures, kitchens, windows.
• Directs lower-level custodial workers; assigns workload.
• Maintains equipment and supplies; orders inventory.
• Shampoos carpets, strips and waxes floors as needed.

Skills

Lead worker

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Cleaning techniques

Hazardous chemicals handling

Inventory management

Communication

Training staff

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for functioning as lead custodian worker while performing a variety of tasks in assigned areas. This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement upon completion of probationary period.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Vacuuming, sweeping, and emptying trash receptacles.Cleans restrooms and restocks paper and soap supplies.Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and/or supplies.Directs the work of lower-level Custodial Workers to include assigning workload and monitoring employee performance.Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.Maintains adequate supplies for the day to day needs of custodial staff.Cleans fixtures, blinds, pictures, shelves, drapes and ashtrays.Wash windows, restrooms and kitchens.Assist in shoveling snow in entryways.Move furniture and perform set-ups as necessary.Shampoo carpets, strips and waxes floors, as required.Shovels snow in entryways as required.Dusts and Mops floors.Maintain regular attendance.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years’ experience working as a Custodial Worker.EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, odd hours, and emergency calls.Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instruction.Knowledge in properly handling hazardous chemicals and materials.Knowledge in proper cleaning techniques.Knowledge of safety procedures.Ability to give direction while functioning as a lead worker.Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.Ability to read and write effectively.Ability to understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.Ability to lead and train staff.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Lifting 0 to 50 pounds – FrequentlyLifting greater than fifty pounds – OccasionallyStanding – FrequentlyWalking – FrequentlyBending – FrequentlySquat – FrequentlyClimbing – FrequentlyKneeling – FrequentWORK ENVIRONMENT:May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials.Work in dirty/dusty conditions – FrequentlyWork in noisy conditions – OccasionallyWork around fumes and odors – FrequentlyWork in wet and humid environments – OccasionallyWork in poorly lit areas – OccasionallyWork on elevated heights – Occasionally