Custodian

Custodian Custodian

Company:

Eastern New Mexico University

Job Location:

Main Campus - Portales, New Mexico

Category:

Custodial and Housekeeping

Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

Depends on

Qualifications Location:

Main Campus -

Portales, NM Job Type:

Full time permanent

Job Number:

2026-00090

Department:

Business Affairs Division:

Physical Plant Opening Date:

05/27/2026

Position Overview Position Summary:

Under immediate supervision and direction, custodians perform custodial work for the general maintenance of university buildings and related work as required.

Requirements Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform cleaning in all areas of a building and floor areas such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and buffing Clean bathrooms and refill supplies Collect trash from receptacles and empty into designated areas Lock and unlock doors as required Clean porches, entrances and windows of buildings Clean, store and perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment Serve as on-call personnel to assist in emergency clean up Regular and predictable attendance required Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. No previous work experience is necessary. Must have the ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to follow oral and written directions Ability to observe and use safe working conditions Ability to use and care for janitorial supplies, chemicals and equipment Ability to use a 6ft ladder Ability to lift and carry equipment and furniture regularly Ability to operate a buffer, small tools and other equipment related to custodial duties

Working Conditions Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

Work is performed predominantly inside with some outside work Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions with fumes, odors, and toxic situations Employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens Work requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions:

[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information Condition of Employment:

Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions:

Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Letter of Interest Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records. Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu . HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.