University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico is hiring: Custodian in Albuquerque
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 87101
Custodian
Requisition ID
req31209
Working Title
Custodian
Position Grade
05
Position Summary
Working at Popejoy Hall, this position works as part of a four-person staff custodial team, with 6 supporting student employees. Popejoy Hall welcomes approximately 250,000 patrons each year. Our custodial team performs general custodial maintenance duties including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms. In addition to providing daytime hours for general office maintenance, this position will also be required to work nights and weekends during performances at Popejoy Hall. Providing a clean facility for our patrons to enjoy during performances is paramount to fulfilling our mission and ensuring customer satisfaction. Our Custodial team is responsible for three sets of restrooms at Popejoy, plus the green room and artist dressing rooms which house touring companies performing at Popejoy. In addition, our team is also responsible for the upkeep of the Center for the Arts restroom during performances so we may provide the best patron experience possible.
Please note, this position will primarily be nights and weekends, working after events at Popejoy Hall approximately 20 hours per week. Some shifts may start late at night
Duties:
Dusts and mops floors. Vacuums carpets. 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.
Conditions of Employment
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
UNM Public Events (726A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Part-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $15.00 -$18.74
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
10/24/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Applicants must include 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.
Requisition ID
req31209
Working Title
Custodian
Position Grade
05
Position Summary
Working at Popejoy Hall, this position works as part of a four-person staff custodial team, with 6 supporting student employees. Popejoy Hall welcomes approximately 250,000 patrons each year. Our custodial team performs general custodial maintenance duties including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms. In addition to providing daytime hours for general office maintenance, this position will also be required to work nights and weekends during performances at Popejoy Hall. Providing a clean facility for our patrons to enjoy during performances is paramount to fulfilling our mission and ensuring customer satisfaction. Our Custodial team is responsible for three sets of restrooms at Popejoy, plus the green room and artist dressing rooms which house touring companies performing at Popejoy. In addition, our team is also responsible for the upkeep of the Center for the Arts restroom during performances so we may provide the best patron experience possible.
Please note, this position will primarily be nights and weekends, working after events at Popejoy Hall approximately 20 hours per week. Some shifts may start late at night
Duties:
Dusts and mops floors. Vacuums carpets. 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.
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
UNM Public Events (726A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Part-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $15.00 -$18.74
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
10/24/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Applicants must include 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.