Building Attendant- Facilities and Services

Job Description

This is a Bargaining Unit Position

An Individual whose qualifications exceed the minimum qualifications for the job may be hired above the minimum of the range based on full years of related work experience as presented on the application.

Provide cleaning and general maintenance of buildings, grounds, and facilities owned and leased by Dona Ana County.

• Lock and unlock doors; sweep and/or mop hallways, stairs, elevators, and restroom floors.
• Clean and sanitize toilets, urinal and water fountains.
• Vacuum and shampoo all carpeted areas; wax and strip all non‑carpeted areas.
• Dust and polish desks, file cabinets, picture frames, windowsills, etc.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; set up rooms for special meetings or events; replace light bulbs; empty trash cans and remove debris from office areas.
• Transport bagged waste to outside trash receptacles.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs with a plunger in restrooms and break room areas.
• Report the need for repairs of faucets, leaks, broken toilet seats; wash windows and walls; sweep leaves and pick up all trash in the outside areas of each property.
• Keep track of and order materials as needed.
• Periodic safety training will be available to meet OSHA requirements and Dona Ana County policies.

Other duties may be assigned. Scheduled work hours will be shift work; may have to work on weekends occasionally.

A. Education. High School diploma or GED preferred.

B. Experience
. Six (6) months related job experience.

C. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County Policy.

D. Licenses/Certifications. Must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with County policy.

E. Other (e.g., post‑offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Background and driver’s license record.

Must have knowledge of various equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in custodial or general maintenance work; must understand proper and safe use of a variety of custodial supplies, strong cleaning solvents, equipment, and machines.

Must have the skills in operating various cleaning equipment such as, but not limited to, wax strippers, high‑speed buffers, vacuum sweepers, auto scrubbers, brooms, etc. and a variety of general cleaning tools and equipment related to cleaning.

Must have the ability to read and follow established, basic custodial procedures and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets); and establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.

$15.00 – $19.05

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call  for assistance.

This position will close at 12:00 AM MST on the End Date.