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Lead Custodian

About Santo Domingo:

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.

About Our Work Environment:

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• And is community service driven

We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Summary of Position:

This is a skilled level Lead Custodian classification. Incumbents in this class have general responsibility for general cleaning and maintenance. They also have lead responsibilities for other custodial staff at SD ECLC. In addition, they perform the full scope of custodial and general maintenance duties. Incumbent is responsible for building maintenance and repairs and grounds keeping duties, as well as responding to the priorities of staff and students. Provide minor maintenance for Head Start/Early Head Start, classrooms, offices and communal areas, utilities, equipment fixtures and materials for the facility and grounds. Follow health and safety procedures including high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, securing of the building, and perform safety inspections and checklists to ensure facility and grounds are hazard free. Responsible for conducting administrative tasks required to maintain and operate the school to required standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience or training in telecommunications systems preferred
• Technical degree and/or 2 years' experience in electrical/mechanical, HVAC, plumbing or related field
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and follow units of measure on product labels. Should possess ability to safely mix and apply appropriate chemicals.
• Must have an excellent attendance record and demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment.
• May be required to repeatedly climb a ladder, bend or stoop and lift 50 to 75 lbs. (Occasionally lift over 100lbs.).
• Must complete and update annually First Aide/CPR certification and Food Handlers.
• One-year successful school cleaning experience
• Successful training or experience (1-2 years) in cleaning facilities
• Computer training or experience (1-2 years)
• Must be flexible
• Experience with Native American culture and Keres language preferred.
• Must satisfactorily pass a background check and new hire drug screening.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblos liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.

Are you ready to join our Team?

If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.