What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Worker position at New Mexico State University?
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: 15.45
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Summary: Join our custodial team! Clean and maintain floors, restrooms, and more, ensuring a spotless environment. No experience needed—just a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Apply now for a reliable and 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.