Custodian - Part-Time​/Share; DOH​/NMVH

posting details

this posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

* applications submitted without work experience or a resume will not be considered. If attaching a resume, resume must include dates of employment for each job (month & year) and details of work experience/job duties*.

position is located in truth or consequences, nm

• $15.45 - $23.18 hourly
• $32,136 - $48,204 annually
• this position is a pay band c1

provide housekeeping services in a long-term care facility for our veterans in order to maintain a clean sanitary and odor free environment. Performs routine janitorial services.

custodians perform housekeeping services such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, buffing, walls, mirrors, dusting, windows, bathrooms, collecting and disposing garbage, offices, furniture, vacuum, uses proper disinfectants to control odor and germs. Attends trainings, and meetings.

the primary customer are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health. This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (gold star parents).

• current valid new mexico drivers license.
• six months cleaning experience.
• high school diploma.

no prior experience or training required.

• employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to new mexico caregivers criminal screening act, (sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 nmsa 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 nmac) and is conditional pending results.
• must possess and maintain a valid new mexico driver's license.
• must possess and maintain a current defensive driving course certificate from the state of new mexico or must pass and receive defensive driving course certification as a condition of continued employment.
• successful completion of the health insurance portability and accountability act (hipaa) training.
• must sign and observe confidentiality agreement.
• must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the english language.
• occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a state of nm owned motor vehicle may be required; working hours may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and specific physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the new mexico veterans' home human resources office.

work may be performed both indoor and outdoor in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to visual/video display terminal (vdt). Walking throughout the facility and frequent communication and interaction with residents, staff, and the public. Periods of walking, standing, bending pushing, pulling, lifting, and stretching for a variety of activities may be required. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.

Exposure to hazards such as dust, high noise levels, fumes and rodents. Must be able to function under pressure and stressful situations health hazards such as exposure to contagious viruses and diseases. May also include routine exposure to public, fellow employees, and facility resident illness, stressful situation, and bodily fluids, as well as exposure to physical and/or verbal abuse. Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a state of nm owned motor vehicle may be required;

some lifting; extended hours to meet deadlines will be required. Working hours may include on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. On call during inclement weather. Can lift up to 35 lbs., can lift and carry up to 51 lbs., have the manual dexterity and mobility to climb step stool/ladders. Possess good vision/hearing. (normal or corrected), must wear personal protective equipment as required and respirators when required.

Essential functions of the job and physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the new mexico veterans' home human resources office

this position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.