Custodian Job at The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque

Custodian

Requisition ID: req34582

Working Title: Custodian

Position Grade: 05

Overview

Working at Popejoy Hall, this position works as part of a two-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.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties: dusting, mopping, floor finishing and buffing, vacuuming and carpet shampooing, cleaning and restocking restrooms.
• Provide daytime hours for general office maintenance and work nights and weekends during performances as required.
• Care for restrooms across Popejoy facilities, including three sets of restrooms, the green room, and artist dressing rooms, plus upkeep of the Center for the Arts restroom during performances.
• Change light bulbs as directed, lock doors after cleaning, and ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

Additional Information

• See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• If assigned to the Athletics Department, compliance with 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 in patient care or clinical areas must comply with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions in this classification are represented by the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Prior experience working in a custodial capacity at a performing arts venue or similar facility preferred.

Other Details

• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: UNM Public Events (726A)
• Employment Type: Staff
• Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay: Hourly: $15.00 - $19.19
• 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 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: 9/26/2025
• Eligible for Remote Work: No
• 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 submit a resume and cover letter.
• Veteran Preference: Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for details.
• Equal Opportunity: The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
• Background Check Details: Regular staff positions may require a criminal history background check, health screenings, fingerprinting, education credential verification, and/or prior employment verification. For more information, visit policy links.