POSISTION: Custodian

DUTIES: Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodian care and maintenance of the Otero County property grounds and buildings. 1. Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, polishes, and buffs halls and office floors, etc. 2. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies cleans spills; cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc. 3. Dumps ash cans and garbage and reline cans with liners. 4. Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. 5. Washes windows, walls, metal and woodwork. 6. Maintains lawns, trees and shrubs around buildings and grounds. 7. Maintains clear, dry walkways and sidewalks during winter, and free of debris the rest of the year. 8. Picks up litter from around buildings and grounds. 9. Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as floor covering, plumbing, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work. 10. Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed. 11. Maintains security of keys and confidentiality of contents of the Courthouse. 12. Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance. 13.Operates a County vehicle to run errands. 14. May require early morning, evening, weekend and holiday work. 15.Performs any and all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the day to day supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, works under the direction of the County Administrator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None generally. May supervise useful public service workers.

REQUIREMENTS: * Valid Colorado State Driver's license. * Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent and * (1) year of related experience, or * any equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENS: Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1. Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). 2. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. 3. Work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to perform manual labor, lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time 4. Use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; 5. Establish effective working relationships with employees and other departments 6. Work under varying weather conditions 7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 8. Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments and perform multiple tasks simultaneously 9. Excellent customer service skills; effectively work with the public. 10. Proven ability to work effectively individually and with a team. 11. Bilingual

WAGE: $2650.00/month

JOB SITE: Otero County

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Floor buffers, mops, broom, dusting equipment, riding lawn mower, hedge trimmers, chain saw, string trimmer, snow blower, and hand and power tool

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires strenuous manual labor to include lifting up to 100 lbs. moving furniture, sweeping and mopping floors, mowing lawns, shoveling snow, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, and climbing or balancing. Requires dexterous use of both hands. Requires corrected vision and hearing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work outdoors in wet, cold, hot and humid weather conditions.

POLICY REQUIREMENTS Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. Employment is contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment medical physical and mandatory drug test. Verification of any combination of driving record, criminal history and/or workers' compensation history. No medical inquiries will be made or workers' compensation information gathered until after a conditional job offer has been given to the applicant.