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Lead 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
Job Description
The Lead Custodian is responsible for assisting with the supervision, delegation, and oversight of custodial staff to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) casinos and related facilities. This role supports daily custodial operations by coordinating work assignments, training employees on proper cleaning techniques, maintaining cleaning equipment, and enforcing departmental procedures and safety standards. Duties include performing and overseeing a wide range of cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, trash removal, restroom sanitation, cleaning gaming tables and slot machines, and maintaining windows, carpets, walls, doors, and furnishings. The Lead Custodian also participates in meetings and training programs, including the annual Supervisory Development Leadership Series (SDLS), while maintaining a strong commitment to teamwork, operational efficiency, and exceptional service standards. Successful candidates are expected to model LDC's core values by maintaining professionalism, reliability, and positive working relationships with guests, coworkers, vendors, and the public. The position requires the ability to work under pressure, maintain regular attendance, and work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and unusual hours. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, one to two years of custodial experience with demonstrated leadership ability, and knowledge of cleaning chemicals, safety procedures, and custodial equipment such as vacuums, extractors, and chariot vacuums. The role involves significant physical demands, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and carrying materials throughout the workday, as well as strong problem-solving, organizational, reading, and decision-making skills. Work is performed indoors with exposure to loud noise and fumes, and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license through the Pueblo of Laguna Gaming Control Board and pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening.