Custodian (1 PM - 9 PM) 2 Positions

Custodian (1 PM - 9 PM) 2 Positions

Salary

$18.18 - $19.68 Hourly

Location

Hobbs, NM

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00028

Department

Custodial Department

Opening Date

06/03/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Custodian shall report to the Custodial Supervisor. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Sweeps, mops, burnishes, and strips floors in rooms and halls with necessary automated equipment.
• Dusts and/or polishes furniture, blinds, and equipment; empties trash receptacles.
• Cleans all glass windows, light fixtures, and water fountains.
• Cleans restrooms and fills dispensers.
• Vacuums, spot cleans, and/or shampoos rugs, carpets, and upholstery using commercial-type vacuum cleaners and shampooing equipment.
• Reports malfunction of bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, and/or damage to room and hall furnishings to the supervisor.
• Stock the area with appropriate supplies.
• Locks and unlocks doors as directed.
• Reports necessary details and information for work orders for repair/maintenance.
• Moves furniture, equipment, or fixtures as required, including using a ladder as needed.
• Set up classrooms and meeting rooms for various meetings/activities.
• Checks and updates fire extinguishers.
• Cleans and clears leaves, dust, and debris from designated areas such as sidewalks, entryways, and roofs as required. Remove exterior trash from receptacles in those areas.
• May be required to operate a forklift in the performance of duties.
• May deliver mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid New Mexico or Texas driver's license.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of safety processes, procedures, and equipment needed to complete assigned tasks safely.
• Skill in using cleaning equipment and products.
• Skill in following verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position and to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
• Ability to operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position; observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required.
• Ability to perform work involving regular physical activity.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Positions may require the ability to safely move up to 50 pounds and drive a forklift.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Additional Information

This is a twelve-month non-exempt position. Standard benefits apply.

To apply, submit an NMJC application online at www.nmjc.edu.

New Mexico Junior College Employee Benefits

Insurance for New Mexico Junior College is offered through New Mexico Public Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan thats right for them. NMJC covers 80% of employee insurance premiums.

High and Low Option - Health insurance is offered through:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

Presbyterian Health Plan

High and Low Option - Dental insurance is offered through:

United Concordia

Delta Dental

Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision

Life insurance is offered through The Standard Life Insurance Company

NM Educational Retirement Board As a public educational employee of New Mexico, one of your benefits is a defined benefit pension plan for your retirement. This pension plan ensures you get paid monthly for the rest of your life when you retire! All active NMJC full-time employees must participate as regular members in salary deduction payments as NMERB needs. All earnings shall be subject to retirement withholding. Some part-time NMJC employees may be required to participate. For more information, contact the Human Resources Office.

403(b) Retirement Plan-A 403(b) plan (tax-deferred annuity or TSA) is a retirement plan offered by public schools. This plan lets employees defer some of their salary into individual accounts. All full-time and part-time employees may participate on a salary deduction basis in a 403(b) tax-deferred retirement plan. For more information, contact the Human Resource Office.

Thunderbird Health Center NMJC has entered into a partnership with Nor Lea Hospital to operate the Thunderbird Health Center, ensuring that high-quality healthcare services will be readily accessible to the campus community. The Thunderbird Health Center is available at no cost to NMJC students, faculty, and staff. Participants will not need insurance to access limited primary-care services at the Thunderbird Health Center.

Core - Corporate Fitness Membership Annual CORE (Center Of Recreational Excellence) Corporate Membership is for full-time employees and their eligible family members.

Wellness Program-NMJC offers a campus Wellness Program to promote individual wellness among members of the campus community through education and prevention. This program requires full-time employees to take ONE (1) hour each week from work to participate in physical activity. To sign up for this program, you must complete the NMJC Wellness Program Participation form and turn it in to the Human Resources Office.

Staff Tuition Waiver - A full-time employee of NMJC, their spouse, and eligible children are entitled to a total of nine (9) credit hours of tuition-free credit courses per semester, including course fees. In addition, a full-time employee of NMJC, their spouse, and eligible children can take (1) community education course/offering at no cost per semester, provided (i) NMJC employed the full-time employee as of the date of registration for such class or classes and (ii) the minimum number of paid enrollees has been attained to offer the class.

A full-time employee of NMJC, their spouse, and eligible children are each entitled to one (1) non-credit workforce training/program per fiscal year, provided: (i) NMJC employed the full-time employee as of the date of registration for such training/program and (ii) the minimum number of paid enrollees has been attained to offer the class.

Employer New Mexico Junior College

Address 1 Thunderbird Circle

Hobbs, New Mexico, 88240

Phone (575) 492-2797

Website nmjc.edu