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New Mexico Highlands University

Custodian (50254)

Pay: $35,464/yr

Posted: 07/06/2026

Location: Las Vegas, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$34,068 / year median in New Mexico

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Between $15.00 and $21.75 Per Hour Position range in Northern Region $14.36 - $19.74 Per hour Custodian (50254) New Mexico Highlands University

Occupation:

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Location:

Las Vegas, NM - 87701

Job Type:

Temporary, Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

07/06/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Highlands University

Web Site:

www.nmhu.edu Job #: 50254 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School or GED Schedule Full Time Job Type Temporary Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for maintaining a clean and sterile environment for assigned areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Vacuuming, sweeping, and emptying trash receptacles; Cleans fixtures, blinds, pictures, shelves, drapes and ashtrays; Wash windows, restrooms and kitchenettes, employee lounges, porches, entryways, walls, doors, and windows as needed; Move furniture; Refills toilet supplies in restrooms and hand sanitizer units as needed; Shampoo carpets, strips and waxes floors, as required; Shovels snow in entryways as required; Mop floors on a regular basis; Serves on an on-call list to assist with emergency cleanups; Maintain regular attendance; Perform other related duties as assigned. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instruction; Knowledge in properly handling hazardous chemicals and materials; Knowledge in proper cleaning techniques; Ability to use a ladder and operate cleaning equipment (burnishes, buffers, etc.); Knowledge of safety procedures; Ability to read and write effectively.

Physical Demands:

Lifting 0 to 50 pounds……………………………. Frequently Lifting greater than fifty (50) pounds.… Occasionally Standing……………………………Frequently ?Walking……………………………. Frequently ?Bending……………………………. Frequently Squatting….……………….……. Frequently Climbing………………….………. Frequently Kneeling…………….…………….

Frequently Working Environment:

May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials. Work in dirty/dusty conditions………………….……. Frequently Work in noisy conditions….……Occasionally Work around fumes and odors………. Frequently Work in wet and humid environments…………………. Occasionally Work in poorly lit areas……………………………. Occasionally Work on elevated heights……………………………Occasionally