Custodian I

adams; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams State University is seeking a Custodian I to maintain the cleanliness and safety of campus facilities in Alamosa, CO. This full-time role requires physical stamina, reliability, and the ability to perform floor care, trash removal, and general upkeep across diverse spaces.

The position is non-exempt, eligible for overtime compensation, and follows a fixed shift pattern including weekends. A background check is required; the university aims to provide a safe, clean campus for students,

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of relevant custodial experience.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Willingness to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Read and understand labels and SDS; follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Clean and upkeep interior spaces across campus, including sanitizing, mopping, dusting and trash removal.
• Move furniture, clean kitchens, bathrooms, showers, lockers, and windows; set up for events as contracted.
• Perform floor care tasks and basic maintenance; assist with snow removal and safety procedures.
• Supervise student/community service helpers and support special events as required.

Job description

Pay Range:

$40,248.00 - $56,364.00

Position Summary:

State of Colorado

Custodian I

SALARY

$3,354.00 - $4,697.00 Monthly

LOCATION

Alamosa, CO

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

GYA P-12258/12800 7.2026

DEPARTMENT

Adams State University

OPENING DATE

08/11/2026

CLOSING DATE

08/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

TYPE OF ANNOUNCEMENT

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

PRIMARY PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS

208 Edgemont Blvd Alamosa, CO 81101

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Note:
Although this position is non-exempt for FLSA, it is a condition of employment at Adams State University to agree to receive compensation time in lieu of overtime pay.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Alicia Harmon 719-587-7918, [e-mail]

SALARY NOTE

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Department Information

Our Custodial Staff members are an essential part of Adams State University’s success. Maintaining the cleanliness of our facilities is crucial to providing a safe, comfortable, fully functional, and aesthetically pleasing campus environment that is conducive to teaching, learning, living, and creating the best possible experience for our students, faculty, staff and visitors to our campus

Description of Job

Custodial positions at Adams State University provide custodial support in various assigned areas on campus. The custodial staff is responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of nearly all interior spaces on the Adams State Campus

Specific duties include but not limited to: cleaning and servicing buildings, by sanitizing, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, removal of trash/debris and recyclable materials. Moving furniture, cleaning kitchens, bathrooms/showers and locker rooms, sinks, walls, floors, windows, closets, replacing light bulbs, stripping and waxing floors, carpet cleaning, burnishing floors, keeping entree ways clean and free snow and debris; and performing set-ups for special functions, supervising student and community service help, and other duties as required.

Other duties may include

Floor and Carpet:

Perform floor-care cleaning duties: Sweeping, mopping, spray buffing floors, burnish floors, refinish wood, concrete and vinyl composite floors (by removing floor finish sanding or stripping, then sealing and waxing) vacuum and spot clean carpet, straighten and move furniture, shampoo upholstered furniture, carpet extraction and I-capulation.

Outside Building, Equipment Maintenance:

Minor repair/service of building and custodial equipment, including; replacing light bulbs, moving furniture, submitting work requests, tightening screws, servicing vacuum, auto-scrubbers, replacing cleaning pads etc Outside duties including, windows, picking up trash and debris around building’s perimeter and removing snow from entrances, handicap ramp and stairs.

Safety and Chemicals:

Understanding Safety Data Sheets; proper use of cleaning chemicals, for example, water, natural soaps, synthetic detergents/surfactants, solvents, acid, alkaline cleaners, etc. The use of these chemicals requires proper safety precautions and knowledge of various chemical hazards. (SDS) Attend training meetings on safety, cleaning procedures, and equipment and product use.

Special Events and set-ups:

Work related to setting up/taking down for special events, for example, moving tables and chairs for registration, graduation, homecoming, New Student Orientation, campus Bbq’s or other events as contracted; pulling bleachers in/out for athletic events, moving offices, portable stage equipment, tents, banquets, and other conferences items.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

D8B1TX Custodian I

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

A successful candidate will demonstrate responsible professional conduct at all times; will be punctual and observe scheduled work hours; will not abuse leave and will follow call-in procedures. The successful candidate will also follow safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment, when required.

Successful Applicants must:

Read and understand the labels on cleaning materials, warning signs, Safety Data Sheets
Effectively communicate with campus faculty and staff.
Be willing to work different shifts (day and/or night), including weekends and Holidays.

In this position you will be required to exert or lift in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. for force constantly. It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, pushing, pulling and reaching.

In this position you will be required to withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents and custodial work.

In this position you will be required to withstand exposure to adverse weather while performing snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways as needed.

Note:
Although this position is non-exempt for FLSA, it is a condition of employment at Adams State University to agree to receive compensation time in lieu of overtime pay.

Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more that 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE= 3 mos credit.)

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be communicated through email.

All state classified employees must be hired and promoted through a comparative analysis process. After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Any attachments such as cover letters, resumes or other documents that support your experience may also be reviewed during this phase.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Adams State University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Tracy Rogers, at [e-mail] or call [phone].

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits