Custodian Maintenance

Job Title

Custodian Maintenance

Behavioral Health

5901 Zuni Rd SE

During Probation: $18.16
After Probation: $18.52

June 25, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work‑life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging, the County offers many benefits. Employees enjoy thoughtful rewards such as generous leave accruals;

career development opportunities; remote and flex‑work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and more.

• Responsible for ensuring the daily custodial duties are performed, including sweeping and maintaining sidewalk areas, vacuuming, mopping, spotting clean various floor types, cleaning and sanitizing restroom areas, disinfecting toilets, urinals, sinks, showers, and other appropriate areas, cleaning and/or disinfecting tables, desks, blackboards, dry‑erase boards, countertops, woodwork, vents, spot cleaning walls, shampooing carpets, stripping, waxing, buffing floors, washing windows inside and outside, performing major indoor and/or outdoor cleaning of walls, wet dusting and polishing furniture, scheduling major cleaning activities around site meetings, and moving equipment and furniture when cleaning.
• Conducts janitorial supply inventory on a daily basis.
• Responds to requests for assistance in general maintenance and custodial duties as needed; sets up and tears down tables, chairs, etc., for center program/events.
• Performs daily walk‑throughs and replaces light bulbs, electrical covers, adjusts and tightens door fixtures, unclogs sinks, toilets and drains.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance and repairs on facility equipment, benches, bleachers, and tightening of nuts, bolts, and screws.
• Conducts minor facility painting.
• Performs basic facility grounds maintenance, keeps outdoor facility walk paths clear and clean, sweeps, removes snow, weeds medians and plant beds, removes litter, rakes and sweeps as necessary.
• Submits work orders as needed.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English, and to provide direction to others in English.
• Ability to work with the tools and under the conditions described in this listing.
• Knowledge of custodial maintenance standards and techniques.

• Successful completion of a post‑offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Completion of all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed.
• Completion of required supervisor training, if applicable.

• Work is performed primarily indoors on a flat, even surface which may be carpet, tile, or concrete; aspects of the position may require work in the outdoor environment.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature‑controlled environment; outdoor work exposes the employee to natural weather conditions.
• Employee is required to use a step ladder, climb and descend stairs, and work on stairways; work surface may be either wet or dry.
• Employee works primarily alone following verbal and written instructions but may periodically work as part of a select team.
• Employee is exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors, chemicals, fumes, industrial cleaning agents, power cleaning equipment operated on wet or slick surfaces, and risks associated with climbing ladders and stairs.
• Shift work may be required.

• Primary equipment utilized includes buffer machine, stripper machine, vacuum cleaner, duster, mop, bucket, wringer, dust mop, push broom, hand broom, dustpan, ladder, dolly, and cleaning supply cart.
• Worker uses cleaning solvents, industrial cleaning agents, water, soaps, deodorizers, and plastic and paper products.
• Required to operate a county vehicle.