Building Services Technician I - OPEN POOL

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking Building Services Technician I to maintain clean, safe living and learning environments in housing facilities. The role emphasizes green cleaning practices, routine maintenance, and responsive customer service for students, staff, and guests.

The position requires at least six months of custodial or laundry experience, ability to perform physical tasks, and willingness to work extended shifts/on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial or laundry experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including hauling, lifting, moving, and digging.

Responsibilities

• Keep residential living, learning, and dining environments clean and safe using green practices.
• Vacuum, shampoo, sweep, mop carpets and floors in living, learning, and dining areas.
• Clean around building exteriors, pick up trash, sweep, wash sidewalks, remove gum, and handle snow/ice removal.
• Dispose of trash and recyclables from internal/external receptacles.
• Perform minor maintenance such as replacing lamps, painting, carpet trimming, and drain cleaning.
• Inspect and service Environmental Services equipment and machinery.
• Engage with residents and guests respectfully, providing programmatic support.

Skills

Custodial experience

Physical stamina

Job description

Position Summary

Housing and Dining Services Facilities at Colorado State University is seeking applications to fill several Building Services Technician I positions to support daily operations. This position is responsible for providing a safe and clean living and learning environment for students, staff and University guests by responding to the daily cleaning and maintenance of housing facilities with a focus on sustainability and customer services.

Full Consideration Date

This Open Pool posting will close December 31, 2026.

Work Unit

Housing & Dining Facilities is a work unit within Housing and Dining Services which provides care and stewardship for the 2.5+ million square feet of CSU's living centers and dining facilities. We are a customer-first service organization, delivering a variety of services including skilled labor, environmental services, warehousing, movable assets, renovation and construction oversight, and all associated facilities management functions. We are committed to our students, staff, and the CSU community. We Facilitate Success.

Salary Range

$41,000 - $43,000

Essential Job Duties

• Keep residential living, learning, and dining environments clean and safe using "green" practices.
• Clean hall and room carpet and hard surface floors in residential living, learning, and dining environments by vacuuming, shampooing, sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Clean around outside of buildings by picking up trash, sweeping, removing gum, washing sidewalks and snow/ice removal.
• Dispose of trash/recyclables from internal/external receptacles.
• Perform minor maintenance including but not limited to replacing lamps, minor painting, carpet trimming and drain cleaning.
• Inspect and service Environmental Services equipment and machinery.
• Have appropriate social interactions with residents and guests and be aware of their personal space, using appropriate communication and providing programmatic support.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

Pre-employment Physical: Successfully complete the WorkSTEPS evaluation.

Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.

Shift Work This position may be required to work extended shift hours and/or a modified swing shift to meet departmental staffing requirements.

On-call Status - Will be required to carry a communication device and serve On-Call on a rotating basis with other staff and be required to work overtime in response to after-hours service requests.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Six months of custodial or laundry experience appropriate to the job assignment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including hauling, lifting, moving, and digging.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in both residential and commercial environments.
• Experience with entering personal living spaces with awareness and good work practices for privacy and discretion of residents and guests.
• Experience working on a team to complete tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to teach peer Building Services Technicians how to perform tasks.
• Demonstrated experience using green cleaning chemicals.
• Safety focused and task driven.

Employee Benefits

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With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.

Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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