Custodian

The University of New Mexico•Gallup, NM

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch Facilities Management Department is hiring a Custodian at its Gallup, New Mexico campus, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque. The role performs routine custodial work, maintains cleaning equipment and supplies, and supports workplace safety and environmental practices. Work may include cleaning tasks specific to assigned facilities or seasonal projects, helping train new staff, coordinating access for vendors, snow removal, and minor maintenance. The position requires shift work and may involve on-call work, overtime, and weekends as needed. It involves physical activity and exposure to indoor and outdoor elements, including hazardous materials. This is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible staff position represented by a labor union and subject to the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The position is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

Less than a high school education; no previous experience is required.
Pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Provide a resume with three professional references, including names and phone numbers.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated ability to read, understand, enforce, and follow safety procedures.
One or two years of custodial work experience.
Valid New Mexico driver's license and ability to operate University vehicles and equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial duties, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
Perform routine maintenance on custodial equipment and supplies.
Empty trash receptacles, dispose of trash in compactors or dumpsters, and bag trash for proper disposal.
Unlock doors and ensure doors are locked after cleaning areas.
Report needs and concerns to appropriate staff, including submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.
Use and maintain equipment and supplies properly, and promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Assist with on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
Perform cleaning functions specific to assigned facilities or seasonal and project requirements.
Provide vendors access to areas for cleaning, answer basic questions, and report vendor issues to a supervisor as needed.
Assist with or perform snow removal and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs or adjusting furniture.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.