Janitor & Cleaner - Basic/Job Share

** THIS IS A JOB SHARE POSITION - 20HRS PER WEEK **

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.

Provide housekeeping services in a long term care facility for our Veterans in order to maintain a clean sanitary and odor free environment.

work under supervision providing housekeeping services such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, buffing, walls, mirrors, dusting, windows, bathrooms, collecting and disposing garbage, offices, furniture, vacuum, uses proper disinfectants to control odor and germs. Attends trainings, and meetings.

The primary customer are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health. This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents)

Current valid New Mexico drivers license.
Six months cleaning experience.
High School Diploma.

Eighth grade education.

Employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act, (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results.

Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.

Must sign and observe confidentiality agreement.

Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language that includes but is not limited to warnings on cleaning products and hazardous materials.

Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle maybe required; Working hours may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and specific physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources office.

Work is performed in an indoor setting within a long-term care facility. May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles or caustic chemicals. Walking throughout the facility and frequent communication and interaction with residents, staff and the public. Periods of walking, standing, bending pushing, pulling, lifting and stretching for a variety of activities may be required. Must be able to function under pressure and stressful situations Health hazards such as exposure to contagious viruses and diseases. May also include routine exposure to public, fellow employees, and facility resident illness, stressful situation and bodily fluids, as well as exposure to physical and/or verbal abuse. Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; some lifting; extended hours to meet deadlines will be required. Working hours may include on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources Office

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.