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Ohkay Owingeh

Custodian

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$34,068 / year median in New Mexico

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Under direct supervision of the Education Director, performs janitorial, custodial, and grounds keeping duties for the Head Start Program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED Six (6) months experience preferred; Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current valid New Mexico's Driver's License. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and waxes Dusts and polishes furniture; cleans offices. Washes windows, walls, and Cleans, sanitizes, and deodorizes restrooms; replaces soap and paper Unclogs Empties and cleans waste receptacles and Disposes of trash Vacuums and shampoos Strips, waxes, and buffs Cleans vents and light Replaces light Assists in moving office Maintains equipment and custodial supplies and replenishes as Cuts weeds, rakes leaves, and removes litter from Maintains entrances, steps, walkways, and parking lots. Cleans snow and ice from parking lots, walkways, entrances, and steps. Trims and prunes trees and bushes at ten feet and Irrigates lawns using sprinklers, hoses, and flooding Performs minor maintenance and Sets up tables and chairs in various meeting rooms as Adjusts heating, lighting, sound systems, and water valves in buildings as Attends and participates in meetings and planning Informs supervisor of any defects or repairs needed in buildings or on Observes safety rules and maintains a safe Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as Performs other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Knowledge of traditional form of government and pueblo customs and Knowledge of the functions and structure of Ohkay Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co- workers at all Ability to safely use cleaning products and safely operate cleaning Ability to understand and follow oral and written Ability to learn the methods of cleaning and caring for buildings, grounds, and Ability to work as a team member in a structured working Ability to demonstrate excellence in everything, and continually seek improvement in Skill in the use of cleaning tools, chemicals, cleaners, and Certified in First Aid and Certification in Food
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk to hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Able to work in fast-paced, multi-task environment. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIROMENT
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Exposure to fumes or airborne particles may occur, and the incumbent is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Evening, weekend, and or holiday work is rarely required. Travel, though rare, may be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations and other events. The position description identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance