Custodian

Position Summary

Clean and maintain a wide variety of City buildings and facilities; perform a variety of custodial tasks such as trash removal, sweeping, mopping and dusting; assist with set up and break down of various rooms, sites and special events and perform a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

• Clean and maintain City buildings and a wide range of other facilities as assigned.
• Sweep, strip, mop and refinish floors; use buffers, scrubbers, hand tools and chemical cleaning agents.
• Wash and dust walls and doors; wash windows and window shades.
• Assist with set up and break down of various rooms, sites and special events.
• Collect and empty ash trays, ash cans, trash cans and waste baskets; remove all trash from offices and public areas.
• Sweep and remove trash from outside gate areas and porches; pull weeds on facility grounds.
• Replace burned out light bulbs.
• Clean rest‑rooms; scour and clean all porcelain fixtures with cleaning powder and disinfectant; check and replenish tissue, towels and soap.
• During inclement weather, remove snow as assigned from walkways and entrance areas; spread ice‑melting compounds as necessary.
• Trim hedges, trees, shrubs; cut and water grass area.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• May detail city vehicles.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some custodial experience preferred.
• Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and TSA.
• Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Environmental: Indoor environment; work at heights; exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, lubricants, noise, dust and toxic fumes.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending and stooping, standing and walking for prolonged periods; and moderate to heavy lifting.

The City of Albuquerque offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability benefits, pre‑tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare and parking, and participation in the state’s public retirement system (PERA) with up to 75% contribution.

Paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid birthdays off and vacation/sick leave start on Day 1. The City also provides onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program, tuition assistance and professional development pathways.