Custodial Worker,Sr

Position Title: Custodial Worker,Sr

Employee Classification: Custodial Worker,Sr

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500695-FS CUSTODIAL SERVICES

Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 16.61

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Summary: Join our leadership team!

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. Performance is evaluated by periodic inspection of work areas. Frequently reports to a Custodian Supervisor.

Classification Standard Duties:Dusts and mops floors. Vacuums carpets. Cleans restrooms and restocks paper and soap supplies. Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and/or supplies. Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal. Locks doors after cleaning areas. May supervise the work of employees in supporting roles, including assigning workload and monitoring employee performance. May change light bulbs as directed. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Maintains adequate supplies for the day-to-day needs of custodial staff. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Required Education:None; Required Experience:Three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of custodial practices, machinery, and related equipment. Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.; SKILLS:Skilled in the performance of the duties outlined above.; ABILITIES:Ability to understand verbal instructions. Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment. Ability to understand and follow safety procedures. Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. Ability to lead and train staff and/or students. Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to understand written and verbal communications.

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: 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.