Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian

• Salary: $35,360.00 - $36,254.40 Annually
• Location:
  
  Albuquerque, NM
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Number: 2700196
• Department:
  Aviation
• Division: AV-Janitorial
• Opening Date: 08/13/2026
• Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
• Bargaining Unit: BL

Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for cleaning and maintaining City buildings; order and receive janitorial supplies and equipment and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for cleaning and maintaining City buildings.
• Plan, direct, and participate in all custodial activities; strip, re-finish, wash, wet and dry mop and sweep floors; wash windows, walls, ash cans and doors; arrange furniture; replace burned out light bulbs.
• Clean restrooms; scour and clean all porcelain fixtures with cleaning powder and disinfectant; check and replenish tissue, towels and soap.
• Assist with set up and break down of various rooms, sites and special events.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including the use of buffers, scrubbers, hand tools and chemical cleaning agents.
• Collect and empty ash trays, ash cans, trash cans and waste baskets; remove all trash from offices and public areas.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required; solicit bids for custodial equipment and replacement fixtures as required.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Provide technical assistance and on-the-job instruction to assigned staff to ensure compliance with accepted custodial standards.
• Identify and report building problems to higher level supervisory or management staff so corrective actions can be taken.
• During inclement weather, remove snow as assigned from walkways, entrance areas; spread ice melting compounds as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• May perform exterior cleaning around City building or facility grounds such as emptying trash receptacles, using a leaf blower, using a power washer, removing weeds and/or other debris.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

High school diploma or GED; or One (1) year custodial experience.

Possession of a valid New Mexico's Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid New Mexico's Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Indoor and/or outdoor environment; work at heights; exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, lubricants, noise, dust and toxic fumes.

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; medium to heavy lifting; operating motorized equipment and…