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Building Attendant

Salary

$16.15 Hourly

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Contract

Job Number

K032 07-25 MD

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

07/28/2025

Closing Date

8/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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Nature of Work

Performs the custodial/janitorial functions in maintaining a clean environment and performs minor building maintenance on assigned City buildings and facilities.

Environmental Factors

Position functions primarily indoors with frequent exposure to industrial cleaning chemicals and building dusts. Noise and vibration of electrical/mechanical equipment occurs frequently. Protective clothing is available and must be used.

Physical Factors

Position is moderately physical requiring lifting from all levels, carrying up to 25 pounds occasionally, pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds frequently, pushing/pulling 150-pound carpet shampooing machine occasionally, climbing ladders, and balancing.

Work Situation Factors

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, nights, weekends, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

This initial posting will be used to fill a Full-time, Contract, Non-Exempt position with the Utilities Department but may be utilized to fill other Building Attendant vacancies in various City Departments to include full time, part time, and/or contract.

Full-Time, Contract, Non-Exempt.

This position is graded at CN05.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Performs custodial and janitorial duties within assigned City buildings, empties trash cans, dusts and cleans offices, including dusting books, cabinets, shelves, and furniture and otherwise attending to the neatness and sanitation of buildings or equipment.

+ Scrubs, strips, mops, buffs, and waxes floors using power-driven machines; washes windows; shampoos rugs using shampooing machine; operates vacuum sweeper; uses cleaning fluids, chemicals and protective equipment to clean, sanitize, and deodorize facilities; provides general maintenance and repair of small equipment; picks up custodial supplies when necessary.

+ Sweeps walkways and building entrances; performs general clean-up of grounds and uses common tools, such as a hammer, screwdriver and/or ladder to make minor repairs.

+ Transports equipment in a City vehicle to and from various City facilities; organizes furniture and equipment for a variety of City functions held at assigned City facilities; provides support to City staff in the implementation of special events held at assigned City facilities.

+ Responsible for daily opening and locking of facilities; performs security functions in the absence of the contracted vendor and during special events.

+ Performs routine maintenance on buildings, such as electrical, plumbing, minor painting, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND six (6) months of experience in custodial work and minor building maintenance. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s)

Valid driver’s license may be required for designated positions. If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: Cleaning methods, materials, and equipment; proper handling and mixing of cleaning chemicals; safety procedures and OSHA regulations; perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in: Safe operation of cleaning and minor building maintenance equipment; small equipment repair; reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.

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01

Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Position requires at least a high school diploma or GED? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

+ Yes

+ No

03

Position requires at least six (6) months of experience in custodial work and minor building maintenance. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

+ Yes

+ No

04

A valid driver's license may be required or preferred. Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered "yes" to Question #4 above, please provide the type of license, license number, expiration date, any endorsements and restrictions, and the state that issued the license.

06

Position has a preference for experience in basic floor care or basic plumbing experience. Do you meet this preference? (Please include applicable experience under the Work Experience section of your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of Las Cruces

Address

Phone

575-528-3100575-528-3100

Website

http://www.lascruces.gov

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