Position Title: Custodial Worker

Employee Classification: Custodial Worker

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500695-FS CUSTODIAL SERVICES

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  Join our custodial team! Maintain clean floors, restrooms, and more. No experience needed—just a strong work ethic and eye for detail. Apply now for a stable, rewarding role!

Classification Summary:
Under direct supervision, responsible for the cleaning and custodial care of buildings and working areas. Primary responsibility is for the use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and otherwise caring for building areas. Follows a well established routine.

Classification Standard Duties:
Sweeps, mops, polishes and performs restorative/interim floor and carpet maintenance in rooms and halls. Dusts and/or polishes furniture, blinds and equipment. Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal. Cleans restrooms and fills dispensers. Vacuums, spot cleans rugs, carpets, and furniture. Reports malfunctions of bathroom fixtures, light fixtures and/or damages to the interior of buildings i.e. walls, floors, ceilings, windows, furnishings, doors, locks, bathroom dispensers, graffiti etc. to supervisor. Stocks area with appropriate supplies. Locks and unlocks doors as directed. Initiates work orders for repair/maintenance. Moves furniture, equipment or fixtures as required. Washes dishes or utensils as required. May replace light bulbs. May be required to move or lift heavy items. Performs duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:None; Required Experience:No previous work experience required.; Equivalency:; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards.; SKILLS:Skill in using cleaning products and equipment.; ABILITIES:The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Be able to read and write. Be able to use a computer to fill out time cards electronically. Be able to lift or move heavy items.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provide custodial cleaning services to campus buildings, classrooms and work areas. This can include: classrooms, offices, building entryways, teaching labs, restrooms, and other common areas of campus buildings.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Oscar Escarcega, 575-646-8077, oescarce@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: M-F, 6:00am - 2:00pm

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.