Janitor (4735)
Company: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Location: Socorro
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Position Description: Position Summary Under minimum supervision,
keeps all Observatory buildings clean and orderly. Janitors may
provide general security oversight both to buildings and grounds.
Job Duties Summary Cleans offices, hallways, rest rooms, elevators,
stairways, shops and other work areas, including sweeping,
scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors; washes windows, door
panels, and sills; empties wastebaskets, and transports trash and
waste to disposal area; replenishes restroom supplies; may clean
rugs, carpets, furniture, and draperies as required; may be
required to record data such as property damage, unusual
occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment to
supervisory staff; performs grounds keeping duties such as litter
control, sweeping sidewalks, and trash collection; may be required
to secure gates, sound alarms or call police or fire department by
telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons;
permits authorized persons to enter property; must be able to
communicate warnings safely; may also ensure security of all
buildings and grounds by patrolling the site for safety and
security; reporting any unusual or suspicious activities on the
site to supervisory sta ff; and examining doors and windows to
determine that they are secure; may watch for and report
irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and
security doors left unlocked; works as part of Maintenance or
Engineering & Services team and assists any or all other areas, as
needed; other duties may be assigned. The position is based at the
VLA, 50 miles west of Socorro, NM. Socorro is a small, historical
town in the Rio Grande Valley, 75 miles south of Albuquerque and is
home to New Mexico Tech (). In addition to competitive pay, NRAO
provides excellent paid time off benefits (vacation and sick
leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective first day of
employment. NRAOs retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to
10 percent of a qualified participants base pay. No contribution is
required of the employee; we also offer an optional supplemental,
tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions. Work
Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee
works both inside and outside and occasionally works at heights
above 5 feet. The employee must be able to carry equipment and
tools, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a variety of tools
and equipment; must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;
must be able to operate a vehicle to travel to on-site work areas;
and must be able to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities
include the ability to read labels and determine the identity and
use of a variety of chemicals cleaners and solvents. The employee
has some exposure to fumes from cleaners. Position Requirements:
Minimum Education High school diploma or GED required, or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum
Experience One to three months related experience and/or training.
Competency Summary Experience should demonstrate effective
decision-making ability. Must be able to effectively communicate
orally and/or using sketches or drawings. PC experience includes
e-mail, word processing and data entry. Additional Requirements The
Observatory requires staff to be fully vaccinated against covid-19
to access our facilities. An offer of employment will be considered
contingent until the selected applicant provides proof of
vaccination. A selected applicant may request consideration for an
accommodation for a disability or for a sincerely held religious
belief. Application Instructions: Click the Apply button below. You
will need to be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a
letter of application describing interest and suitability for the
position. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal
opportunity employer. Women, Minorities, Vietnam-Era Veterans,
Disabled Veterans, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are
encouraged to apply. To view our complete statement, please visit .
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit
your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu . PM20
PI181000600
Keywords: National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Albuquerque , Janitor (4735), Other , Socorro, New Mexico
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