Custodial Worker Associate

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

NMSU in Las Cruces is seeking a Custodial Worker Associate to join our facilities team. The role focuses on cleaning and maintaining campus spaces, with duties covering classrooms, offices, entryways, labs, and restrooms. No prior experience is required beyond a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

The position is part-time, with a schedule that may include non-standard shifts. The target hourly rate is $16.83, and the successful candidate will join a non-exempt department within

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial cleaning services to campus buildings, classrooms and work areas.
• This includes classrooms, offices, building entryways, teaching labs, restrooms, and other common areas of campus buildings.

Education

High School diploma or higher degree

Job description

Department Contact:Oscar Escarcega, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:Join our custodial team! We're hiring a part-time individual to keep spaces clean and safe. No experience needed—just strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Custodial Worker Associate

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500695-FS CUSTODIAL SERVICES

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

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: 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.

Qualifications

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

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

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

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.