Campus Custodian I: Clean, Safe, Service-Focused

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Custodian I to maintain cleanliness and operations across campus facilities. You will interact with students, faculty, staff and guests daily, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and customer service while working the 7:00am–3:30pm shift.

The position is full-time with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within Housing Facilities Services. A minimum of six months’ experience and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
• Ability to lift, move and operate cleaning tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use backpack vacuum to thoroughly clean all floor surfaces and stairwells, including entryway mats and elevator door tracks.
• Vacuum upholstery as needed, as well as erasers and chalk trays in classrooms and conference rooms.
• Mop all hard surface floors regularly, and spot mop spills.
• Empty all waste and recycling receptacles and dispose of trash and recyclable materials in the appropriate containers.
• Dust and/or wash windowsills, glass doors, furniture, elevator walls and all unobstructed horizontal vertical surfaces.
• Clean restrooms using tools such as squeegees, brushes, and high-pressure sprays to clean all surfaces.
• Restock all supplies daily.
• Clean and perform minor maintenance on custodial equipment to keep it in proper working order and report all equipment needing repairs to the supervisor.
• Remove graffiti, spot clean carpets, and remove gum from floors as needed.
• Scrub and disinfect drinking fountains.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment by removing ice and snow with shovels, ice scrapers, or salt from outside walks, steps and entrances.
• Perform initial emergency clean up including water and/or debris.
• Move or assist in the moving of heavy furniture.
• Identify and report updates to building floor plans and maintenance problems such as burned-out bulbs or tubes, running water, and plugged drains to supervisor.
• Assist with the stripping and finishing of hard surface floors.
• Participate in the Eyes and Ears Program and Emergency Response Teams as needed.

Skills

Work experience

Communication

Physical effort

Job description

University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Custodian I to maintain cleanliness and operations across campus facilities. You will interact with students, faculty, staff and guests daily, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and customer service while working the 7:00am–3:30pm shift.

The position is full-time with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within Housing Facilities Services. A minimum of six months’ experience and strong communication skills are preferred.