Custodian - req# 33317

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM GallupBranch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

The University of NewMexico Gallup Branch Facilities Management Department is seeking a Custodian tojoin our team. Duties and responsibilities include, but notlimited to:

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Performs recycling activities
• May replace light bulbs, adjust furniture, or similar activities as directed.
• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The position requires shift work,may work on-call, overtime and weekends as required. The position requiresphysical activity and exposure to indoor and outdoor elements includinghazardous materials.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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.