General Service Worker

Position Summary

Participate in maintenance and cleaning of City buildings and facilities including janitorial and minor repair tasks; perform set-up and take-down of displays and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Perform cleaning and routine maintenance of City facilities including general custodial tasks and minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs.
• Perform general janitorial and custodial duties; sweep, mop and buff floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets; clean windows and mirrors; clean rest-rooms, meeting rooms, ballrooms and exhibit halls.
• Set-up and break down meeting rooms, ballrooms, exhibit halls, classrooms, voting poll sites and other rooms required for facility rentals and special events; provide assistance to rental clients, visitors and staff; answer questions, give directions and assist in any way possible.
• Clean and maintain all City parking facilities; repair broken gates on ticket machines; clean oil spills; replace light bulbs; paint directional arrows, numbers and reflector stripes; direct traffic in parking structures for special events; sweep, pick-up trash and clean parking lots prior to and after events.
• Maintain City building and facility grounds; water plants and lawns, trim shrubs, plant trees, program irrigation system controllers and maintain interior gardens.
• Conduct or assist in general maintenance and light construction activities both indoors and outside; tape drywall and paint interior and exterior walls using rollers and brushes; install conduit, electrical cable, vehicle loop detectors and traffic signal poles.
• Assist public by offering directions and information at City sponsored special events; explain various programs, sign up participants, accept monies and issue receipts.
• Assist in heavy road construction; build forms, pour and finish concrete for sidewalks.
• Maintain sports field, tennis courts and stadium grounds; mow, aerate, top dress and fertilize playing fields; prepare baseball and soccer fields for games by painting foul lines; paint and clean tennis courts.
• Operate fork-lifts; load and unload semi-trucks; operate City vehicles for clients as needed.
• Pick-up and deliver equipment and materials.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

High school diploma or GED

One (1) year general maintenance, light construction/repair or general custodial work experience preferred.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• May be required to work weekends/holidays/odd days off/shift work

Indoor and outdoor facilities maintenance; exposure to electrical energy, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gas and inclement weather conditions. May work shift, days, weekends and evenings as needed.

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling; walking and standing for prolonged periods; and operating motorized vehicles and equipment.