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/SalaryRate: $16.05

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:Non-Exempt

Summary: Join our leadership team!

Classification Summary:
Under directsupervision, responsible for the cleaning and custodial care of buildings and working areas. Primary responsibility is for the use of propermethods and materials in cleaning and otherwise caring for building areas. Follows a well established routine. Performance is evaluated byperiodic inspection of work areas. Frequently reports to a Custodian Supervisor.

Classification StandardDuties:
Dusts and mops floors. Vacuums carpets. Cleans restrooms and restocks paper and soap supplies. Performs routinemaintenance to custodial equipment and/or supplies. Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal. Locks doors after cleaningareas. May supervise the work of employees in supporting roles, including assigning workload and monitoring employee performance. May changelight bulbs as directed. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement ofworkplace safety and environmental practices. Maintains adequate supplies for the day-to-day needs of custodial staff. Performsmiscellaneous 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 asoutlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; RequiredCertification/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 performanceof 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 powertools 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 andverbal 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 ofcampus buildings.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Art Lucero 575-646-8159 artl@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargainingunit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and PhysicalEffort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extremetemperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physicalactivity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/orwalking for more than four (4) hours per day.

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