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Job Description
Performs general cleaning, maintenance, and repair of transit fleet, transit and fleet buildings, and bus shelters.
Environmental Factors:
Work is performed primarily outdoors with travel to other locations and facilities with exposure to all weather and traffic conditions; frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, fluids, and contaminants, dirt, dust, fumes, noise, and vibration of electrical/mechanical equipment. Protective clothing and equipment is available and required.
Physical Factors:
Heavy physical work involving standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling, squatting, pushing and pulling, and reaching from all levels; ability to lift and carry and push and pull items weighing up to one-hundred (100) pounds; sufficient communication capabilities, powers of observation, manual dexterity, tactile senses, and mobility and physical reflexes necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential job functions.
Work Situation Factors:
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. This recruitment will used to fill a full-time, regular, non-exempt, union represented position with the Transit Department. This position is graded BC04. Performs cleaning duties on vehicles, facilities, and bus stop amenities to ensure the upkeep, neatness, and sanitation of various assigned facilities, passenger waiting areas, and other equipment and materials serving the community. Uses and institutes the appropriate protective equipment and various cleaning supplies and chemicals to clean, sanitize, and deodorize facilities, vehicles, and passenger waiting areas. Services, cleans, inspects, and performs general maintenance of bus shelters, bus stops, and passenger waiting areas; assists the building maintenance staff with all custodial activities and the maintenance of transit facilities. Creates and updates information in various mediums and formats; performs data entry and records management related to the services and functions assigned; prepares various special and recurring reports, forms, and other documents to provide accurate and timely information. Responds to service calls for the repair and maintenance of assigned structures or facilities; may assist with minor vehicle repairs, transportation of tools and equipment, and delivery of fuel to vehicles or equipment. Cleans, maintains, and repairs various buses, dial-a-ride, administration, and service vehicles for the City and its many departments. Sanitizes, cleans, and checks all transit vehicles daily at several locations around the city; checks various locations, fleet yard, NMSU, and transit hub. Organizes and restocks vehicles with proper supplies and appropriate PPE; clean sheds and manages inventory. No specific educational requirement. Six (6) months of custodial experience to include minor facility, or grounds, maintenance, repair, and upkeep. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
Licenses/Certifications:
A valid driver's license may be required or preferred. If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.
Knowledge of:
principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations used to effectively perform custodial work, general maintenance, and upkeep of grounds and facilities; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to:
perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
Skills in:
reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.
