Snowsports Custodian

The Snowsports Custodian helps our guests and co-workers feel comfortable and safe by ensuring the Rio Hondo Learning Center is clean, attractive and safe.  This position is responsible for the care and maintenance of the Rio Hondo Learning Center including janitorial tasks throughout the building, maintenance of cleaning equipment, and snow removal. Share our traditions of stewardship and inclusiveness. Inspire deep connections with our mountains and help Create lifelong snowsports enthusiasts.

This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be asked to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Specific information on duties and policies can be found with your supervisor or in the Employee Reference Guide. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct general cleaning and maintenance of the building daily including but not limited to vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and washing windows and doors
• Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and disinfecting of the Rio Hondo Learning Center
• Ensure all areas are always stocked including hand sanitizer stations, toilet paper dispensers, and paper towel dispensers 
• Assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment 
• Remove trash and replace bags as needed throughout building
• Remove snow and maintain walkways using shovels, snow blowers, de-icing agents, sand and gravel (during winter months)
• Maintain janitorial inventory and report restocking needs to management
• Oversee maintenance of all cleaning equipment
• Assist RHLC Kitchen with various tasks including bussing and trash removal when needed.
• Enthusiastically approaches all aspects of the job outlined in this job description
• Cooperates with all area employees and co-workers in the performance of duties
• Participates with the team essential for the success of the Guest, Instructor, Snowsports School and Area
• Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays
• Other duties as assigned

Personal Skills:

• Detail oriented
• Dependable, punctual, reliable, and flexible
• Handles stressful situations with tact and good judgment
• Maintains good humor and cooperative attitude
• Show initiative to correct and resolve problems
• Ability to work cooperatively with other departments
• Establishes and maintains productive work relationships with co-workers, other TSV staff, supervisors, and management
• Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.’s Vision, Purpose, and Values
• Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest’s expectations
• Ability to gracefully and humbly accept criticism and opportunities for growth
• Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Works independently, without close supervision
• Familiarity and experience with general janitorial tasks and procedures
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for cleaning and sanitation of public restrooms and other facilities
• Basic Knowledge of repair and maintenance skills and/or ability to learn quickly
• Actively collaborates, shares responsibilities, and communicates effectively with all team members
• Willing and able to complete CPR training (training available through company)
• Demonstrates excellence in guest services as measured by consistently displaying respect for internal and external guests and good conflict resolution skills
• Dependable, punctual, reliable, and flexible
• Is quick to recognize situations within her/his realm that need to be improved or potential problems and acts promptly to develop or propose solutions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Work Environment: 

• Must be able to work in close quarters and with other staff
• This position is 90% inside and works around children ages 3yo – 13yo

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. is often a fast-paced work environment, especially during Holiday and Peak days. TSVI is located in a high-altitude alpine environment.  Position may require travel on uneven, snow-packed, or icy terrain and may be exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions. 

Physical Demands of Position Include: 

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs throughout the day
• Must be able to bend and move from standing to squat and kneel positions several times throughout the day
• Must be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs several times per shift
• Must be agile, sure-footed, and cautious on slippery surfaces 
• Must be prepared to work outside in changing and potentially extreme weather conditions 
• Maintains personal safety as a top priority

Background Check:

Positions dealing with children, of safety-sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check.

• Is a Background Check required for this position: Yes
• Is an MVR required for this position: No