Custodian

Job Summary

San Juan County is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Custodian to maintain clean, sanitary, and welcoming public facilities. This position supports daily operations during open business hours by ensuring County buildings are safe, orderly, and ready for employees, visitors, and community use.

Why Join the Parks & Facilities Team as a Custodian?

This position offers stable, full-time employment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the community. This position primarily works during open business hours, with occasional requirements for: Weekends, Holidays, and Overtime (based on operational needs and event support).

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience Requirements:
  • A High School Diploma or GED (may be waived upon successful completion of a County-administered assessment demonstrating required competencies in reading comprehension, basic mathematics, and computer use)
  • One (1) year of custodial experience preferred (not required)
  • A valid New Mexico Driver’s License or ability to obtain within six (6) months (may be waived if position allows)

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments and may include exposure to wet conditions, extreme temperatures, cleaning chemicals, and moderate to loud noise levels.
• This position is physically active and requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Full-time work hours for this position consist of nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Rotating weekend and overtime scheduling are a requirement for the operations of this facility.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

Custodial Services

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks, fixtures, and mirrors
• Clean offices and common areas, including desks, tables, and equipment
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors and surfaces
• Clean and sanitize break rooms, counters, sinks, and appliances
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles
• Floor and Surface Care: Strip, wax, buff, and polish floors; shampoo carpets periodically
• Clean interior and exterior windows
• Facility Appearance: Sweep entryways, sidewalks, and common areas; Remove cobwebs and maintain overall cleanliness of assigned facilities
• Clean drinking fountains, vents, and high-touch surfaces
• Maintain and restock custodial carts and supplies
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums and floor machines

Operational Support

• Assist with setup and cleanup for meetings, public events, and County functions (including McGee Park)
• Utilize the County’s electronic ERP system for basic work tracking as needed

Safety

• Follow all safety procedures and regulations
• Report hazards or facility concerns promptly

Benefits

• We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Required Questions

• Do you possess one year of custodial or maintenance experience? YesNo
• If so, please summarize this experience.
• Do you possess experience with stripping, waxing and buffing floors and carpet cleaning? YesNo
• If so, please summarize.
• Do you possess any experience with mixing chemicals for cleaning solution? YesNo
• If so, please summarize.
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and be able to work with minimal supervision. Please give examples from your work history to show you possess these qualities.
• Have you read and understand the requirements of this statement? YesNo