Maintenance Custodian

County of Otero; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Otero seeks a Facilities Maintenance team member to perform custodial, grounds maintenance, and minor repairs across county facilities. Under general supervision, duties include cleaning, supply management, and basic repairs at multiple sites.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires 1–2 years of related experience; valid New Mexico driver’s license or ability to obtain one. This full-time role involves indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of custodial/grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a New Mexico driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties: clean floors, empty trash, and maintain facilities.
• Manage and replenish supplies and materials as needed.
• Conduct security checks of buildings and facilities.
• Assist in renovations or minor plumbing/electrical tasks as required.
• Operate power and non-powered cleaning equipment.
• Work under supervision and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Relational skills

Instruction following

Independence

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Janitorial equipment

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Experience Required: (1-2) years of experience of commercial custodial duties, grounds maintenance, and minor building maintenance.

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent

Department: Facilities Maintenance

Direct Supervisor: Facilities Maintenance Superintendent

Supervisory Responsibility: Direct (0); Indirect (0)

Primary Work Location: Works inside and outdoors in various weather conditions. Working at various buildings and locations throughout Otero County.

Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid New Mexico driver's license.

Job Summary: Under general supervision perform daily assignments pertaining to custodial, grounds maintenance, and minor repair of buildings and grounds maintained and operated by Otero County.

Essential Job Functions

• General custodial activities of work areas; empty trash receptacles; clean floors by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Manage and replenish supplies and materials as needed.
• Perform security checks of buildings and facilities.
• Assist in renovations (removal/installation) of plumbing and electrical systems as required.
• Use related equipment, power and non-powered tools.
• Works under Supervision as directed.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge:
  • Understand the County’s functions, policies and procedures.
  • Safe operation of vehicles and equipment under the provisions of the New Mexico Motor Code.
  • General custodial knowledge of commercial and office buildings.
  • Knowledge of floor care and proper methods for floor maintenance.
  • Routine building and maintenance activities.
  • Otero County safety policy and OSHA requirements.
  • The use, care, and storage of hazardous chemicals.
• Skills:
  • Use of tools needed to perform tasks.
  • Written and oral communications and relational skills.
  • Follow and relay oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Abilities:
  • Perform basic facility and maintenance activities.
  • Operate powered and non-powered janitorial equipment.
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision.
  • Interpret written instructions and warning labels on cleaning chemicals.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communications with others.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those in the course of work.

Physical Demands

• Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy or moderate lifting; bending, stooping, and kneeling; sitting, standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Employee is required to frequently use their hands.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Travel from site to site; exposure to waste and infectious materials, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and toxic materials. Employee will work in indoor and outdoor settings and is subject to exposure to heat, cold, rain, wind and other inclement weather conditions.

Job Details

Category Personnel Status Open Posted November 4, 2024 9:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled