Custodian

Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe Community College seeks a dedicated Custodian to perform detailed custodial and manual work across SFCC facilities, ensuring cleanliness, sanitization, and a healthy environment for all building occupants. This hourly, regular position supports day-to-day operations with on-site responsibilities and safety-conscious practices.

The role includes cleaning restrooms, classrooms, offices, labs, and common areas; handling waste; moving furniture; restocking supplies; and assisting in snow

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper use and care of custodial equipment.
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment, including vacuums and floor-cleaning machines.
• Ability to use hand and power tools related to custodial work.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and detail restrooms, locker rooms, classrooms, offices, labs, and common areas.
• Empty wastebaskets and keep areas tidy.
• Dust and clean furniture, lights, doors, windows and vents.
• Wash windows and floors; mop and vacuum.
• Move furniture and rearrange spaces as needed.
• Restock custodial supplies and maintain storage areas.

Skills

Knowledge of custodial equipment

Operate custodial equipment

Safety procedures

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Reading comprehension

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor-cleaning machines

Hand tools

Job description

Compensation: Salary Grade: CS110 Minimum starting rate: $16.53/hour Final offer will be based on relevant experience and other applicable factors.

Compensation Type: Hourly Employment Type: Regular FLSA: Non-Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Summary

The Custodian performs detailed custodial and manual work in the daily care and cleaning of SFCC facilities and buildings. Ensures all areas are clean, sanitized, and presentable to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all occupants.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleans, sanitizes, disinfects, and details restrooms, locker rooms, classrooms, offices, lab areas, drinking fountains, conference rooms, common areas, and shower areas.
• Empties and cleans wastebaskets and trash receptacles to maintain a tidy environment.
• Dusts and cleans furniture, woodwork, ceiling lights (high and low), doors, windows, and air supply vents as needed.
• Washes windows, cleans blinds, and sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors.
• Handles spills and broken glass with care and performs carpet extraction as needed to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Moves furniture and rearranges classrooms, meeting rooms, and conference rooms.
• Refills dispensers and restocks supplies, loads and unloads custodial supplies, and maintains the custodial closet in a clean and orderly manner.
• Assists in snow removal from entrances, sidewalks, and exits to maintain safe access.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of proper use and care of custodial equipment and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment, including but not limited to vacuum cleaners and floor-cleaning machines.
• Ability to use hand and power tools related to custodial work.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• No minimum education required; prior custodial experience is not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous custodial or facilities cleaning experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Considerable physical activity. Requires lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part of job. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Schedule Designation

This position is based on-site in Santa Fe, NM. Typical shift is 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; may change based on operational needs.

Best Consideration Date

9/11/2026

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation.

Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement

The SFCC is an EOE and Affiantive Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC's mission - Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad - is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff.

Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!

About Santa Fe Community College

For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high-quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community.

SFCC is designated a Best for Vets and a Military Friendly school. The college serves more than 13,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs.

For further information, call 505-428-1000.

Our Mission and Strategic Plan

Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los estudiantes, fortalecer a la comunidad.

SFCC values the strengths and contributions across all backgrounds, cultures, and identities and commits to examining and addressing systemic biases to deliver respect, equity, and access for all.

SFCC valora la fortaleza y contribuciones por parte de todos los orígenes, culturas e identidades y se compromete a examinar y abordar prejuicios sistémicos para brindar respeto, equidad y acceso a todos.