Custodial Worker Associate

NMSU Conference Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces is seeking a Custodial Worker Associate to keep campus spaces clean and safe. The role involves cleaning classrooms, offices, labs, restrooms, and other common areas; requires attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a starting hourly rate of $16.83. Shifts: Other Shift, typically Mon-Fri 6:00am - 2:00pm; applicants must have a high school diploma or higher.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher degree.
• No experience required; willingness to learn and contribute to a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides custodial service to campus buildings and work areas including classrooms, offices, teaching labs, restrooms, locker rooms and other common areas.
• Ensures spaces are clean, safe and well-maintained for students and staff.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or higher degree

Job description

• 503969
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Sep 4 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact

Oscar Escarcega, 575-646-8077, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary

Join our custodial team! We're hiring an individual to keep spaces clean and safe. No experience needed—just strong work ethic and attention to detail. Apply today!

Position Details

• Position Title: Custodial Worker Associate
• College/Division: Facilities and Services
• Department: 500695-FS CUSTODIAL SERVICES
• Location: Las Cruces
• Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 16.83
• Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
• Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
• Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
• If Not a Standard Work Schedule: M-F, 6:00am - 2:00pm

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Provides custodial service to campus buildings and work areas. This includes classrooms, offices, teaching labs, restrooms, locker rooms and other common areas of campus buildings.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or higher degree.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

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

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-servivng institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University’s 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requesting an Accommodation

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and New Mexico State University policy, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, interview, or complete onboarding for a position with New Mexico State University, or if you cannot use the online application system, please visit our Accessibility & Accommodations page to initiate an accommodation request