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Position Summary

Under direct supervision of kitchen/dining custodial lead, performs the overall custodial functions and cleanliness of the resort and casino kitchens, dining areas, lounge and related facilities, including heavy cleaning, in accordance with management directives. 

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provide opportunities for qualified team members, and contribute towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.  

 Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  1. Performs kitchen/dining custodial duties, cleaning of ovens, stoves, floors, walls, doors, trash disposal, buffet bars, tables, ceiling fixtures, chairs, and other duties as assigned by management.
  2. Responsible for cleaning of casino kitchens, specialty restaurants, buffet area, concession area, deli, lounges, dining areas and other areas as assigned by management.
  3. Moves or lifts furniture and boxes and must be able to safety lift at least 60 pounds.
  4. Responsible for preventive maintenance of custodial equipment and reporting of any equipment repair needs to management.
  5. Properly and safely disposes of refuse at directed by management.
  6. Serves as a mentor when assigned, trains new kitchen/dining custodian heavy cleaning employees during the probationary period, using the amigo system.
  7. Participates in daily stand up meetings to ensure property communication is understood.
  8. Timely completion of computer assisted training as required.
  9. Cleans furniture, upholstery and carpets in eating areas and lounge as required.
  10. Maintains all heavy floor equipment and supplies applicable to floor cleaning requirements.
  11. Maintains a log of areas that have undergone heavy cleaning and is held accountable for weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.
  12. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia. 

 Additional Responsibilities

  1. Strong interpersonal skills with all direct work associates as well as networking with all Team Members is essential throughout Pueblo of Sandia whether they hold public facing and/or back-of-the-house positions.
  2. Preforms other job-related duties as assigned 

All Team Members Must

  1. Be polite, friendly and professional always. 
  2. Demonstrate an approachable demeanor when working with all co-workers and Team Members throughout the company. 
  3. Reflect a kind, empathetic, patient, and respectful behavior with all internal and external business dealings.
  4. Support co-workers as needed to meet business demands. 
  5. Build professional work relationships with all Team Members while supporting a strong teamwork environment. 
  6. Maintain a friendly, professional and approachable demeanor in the performance of all duties. 

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success. KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  1. Ability to deal effectively and professionally with the general public.
  2. Ability to complete a variety of job duties or tasks.
  3. Ability to operate heavy cleaning equipment used in the performance of kitchen/dining custodial work.
  4. Ability to prepare kitchen/dining custodial heavy cleaning reports.
  5. Knowledge of general safety rules, requirements, procedures, and reporting.
  6. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain good public and employee relations.
  7. Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

   Education And Experience  

Required

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  2. Two (2) years of experience in a kitchen, dining, and/or custodial work environment.

Preferred

  1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

Note:  Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience. 

License/Certifications/Registrations

  1. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico driver’s license.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Crawling

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

List Working Conditions Required:

  1. Duties are performed indoors with certain outdoor activity as required.  Outdoor duties are subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather.
  2. Subject to potential hazards such as cleaning solvents and cleaning compounds.
  3. Subject to potential hazards such as heights, motorized equipment, and hand tools.
  4. Additional potential hazards include exposure to infections, diseases, fumes, odors, dust, mist, and gases.
  5. Duties may involve walking, climbing, crawling, standing for long periods of time, sitting, crouching, kneeling, running, and the ability to assume prone position.
  6. Work hours subject to change with overtime work required as approved by management.
  7. Must be able to work long hours under stressful conditions.
  8. Considerable work is physical activity.  Requires heavy physical work.
  9. Must be able to lift at least 60 pounds.
  10. Specific physical body movements require the following:
    • Trunk-bend, twists, rotate, push, pull, carry
    • Arms-reach, carries, push, pull, twists, rotate
    • Legs-lift, push, pull, twists, rotate, balance
    • Hands-grasp, manipulate, bilateral coordination, overall and finger dexterity
    • Eye and hand coordination.

The Content Of This Job Description Does Not Restrict Management’s Right To Assign Or Reassign Duties And Responsibilities To This Job At Any Time.

The Job Description Reflects The Assignment Of The Essential Functions Of The Current Position But Does Not Prescribe Or Restrict Tasks That May Be Assigned. The Essential Functions Are Specified But Are Subject To Change At Any Time For Various Reasons, Including Management Discretion.

The Pueblo Of Sandia Reserves The Right To Make Changes To The Job Description Whenever Necessary.

Selected Candidates Must Submit To And Pass A Pre Employment Drug And Alcohol Screening As Part Of The Pre Employment Process.  Drug And Alcohol Screening Will Continue Through Post Hire Testing To Be Conducted By A Third Party Random Number Generator.  Selected Candidates Must Submit To And Pass A Criminal Background Screening As Part Of The Pre Employment Process.

The Pueblo Of Sandia Is An Equal Opportunity Employer (Eoe). Qualified Applicants Are Considered For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Age, Marital Status, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By State Or Federal Law.

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Sandia Resort & Casino

30 Rainbow Road, NE

Albuquerque, NM 87113

Casino Resort

Sandia Resort & Casino

The Sandia Resort and Casino is situated on the Northeast corner of Interstate 25 and Tramway Road in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Since it first opened in 1994, The Sandia Resort and Casino has undergone extensive developments to its property to provide a truly all-inclusive and luxurious experience for visitors.

Owned and operated by the Pueblo of Sandia, it was the very first Indian casino in New Mexico at its opening. Now there are approximately 25 tribal casinos in the state, including Sandia.

The goal was to create an upscale experience that was close to home for New Mexicans, while encompassing Southwestern pride and culture for out-of-state visitors. With friendly customer service and opulent amenities, this goal was not only realized, it made Sandia Resort & Casino the best place for entertainment in the state.

The Vegas-style casino floor offers 140,000 square feet of your favorite games, including more than 2,300 slots, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Bingo, Live Keno, and the state's largest non-smoking Poker room.

This is only the tip of the iceberg in regards to all that Sandia Casino has to offer. With the addition of the hotel in 2005, and another expansion in 2014 to add the golf pavilion and parking garage, Sandia Resort & Casino slowly became much more than just a place to game.

Visitors from all over the nation can now get lost in the lights and sounds of the casino floor, relax at the luxurious Green Reed Spa, dive into the outdoor pool, tee off on the 18-hole championship golf course, listen to their favorite singer at the amphitheater, dine at any of the numerous restaurants, bars, and lounges, get married to their best friend, and spend the night in one of the grand, luxury suites – all available onsite.

Come say hello to New Mexico’s best place to play – Sandia Resort & Casino!

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