Custodian

Please note, this position will primarily be nights and weekends, working after events at Popejoy Hall approximately 20 hours per week. Shifts will primarily start late at night.

Duties: 
Dusts and mops floors. Vacuums carpets. Cleans and maintains seats in the performance hall. Cleans restrooms and restocks paper and soap supplies. Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies. Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal. May change light bulbs as directed. Locks doors after cleaning areas. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Less than high school; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Ability to understand written and verbal
  communications and instructions. 
• Ability to operate vacuums, carpet cleaners, floor
  buffers and other related equipment. 
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and
  supplies.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce
  safety procedures. 
• Prior experience working in a custodial capacity at a
  performing arts venue preferred.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends

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Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.