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Arapahoe Community College is seeking a full-time Custodian I to maintain a clean, safe environment for students, staff and visitors. The role includes routine cleaning, equipment care, and adherence to campus safety protocols.
Shifts start early morning (5:00 a.m.) to 1:30 p.m. with potential for occasional overtime and shift differential pay. Applicants should be physically able to perform demanding tasks and work well both independently and as part of a team.
The faculty and staff at ACC are passionate about student success. All ACC employees participate as educators striving to create an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the surrounding community.
Note: Work hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May be required to work occasional shifts outside of the regular shift to meet department needs. An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects such as lifting trash, pushing cleaning equipment, moving furniture, etc. It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching. Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications and be able to read and comprehend written directions on labels, machinery and in manuals. Also, must be able to interpret written directives, policies, and sanitary guidelines. Position is eligible to receive shift differential pay for all applicable hours.
This full-time position is located in Custodial Services at Arapahoe Community College and will provide a safe and clean environment for students, staff and the public. Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Clean and maintain campus facilities, including classrooms, restrooms, offices, and public areas. Perform tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, and polishing various surfaces. Clean and sanitize furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Wash windows and remove graffiti. Empty trash and recycling receptacles and replenish supplies. Secure areas after cleaning in accordance with campus procedures. Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and according to instructions for different types of spills and surfaces. Report maintenance and safety issues promptly and respond to urgent situations and emergencies as directed.
Service custodial equipment to help ensure proper operation, including cleaning and/or changing vacuum bags, filters, belts, and mop heads, in accordance with safety guidelines. Maintain auto scrubbers and other equipment in proper working condition and keep work carts clean, organized, and restocked. Monitor and manage cleaning supplies by checking inventory, reporting shortages, organizing and replacing stock on shelves, and ensuring containers (e.g., spray bottles) are clearly and accurately labeled. Turn in soiled cleaning cloths and other reusable items and collect clean replacements, following established procedures. Clean all equipment after use and return items to the designated storage location. Report equipment issues or servicing needs to the supervisor or appropriate contact.
Perform detail cleaning on a scheduled basis, including dusting and cleaning windows, blinds, ledges, hardware, door frames, picture frames, baseboards, wall signs, walls, stairwells, and ceiling vents. Clean trash and recycling containers inside and out. Vacuum door tracks and walk-off mats. Clean, wipe, and polish elevator surfaces. Clean cubicle doors and windows. Strip, scrub, restore, wax, and buff hard-surface floors, following safety and manufacturer guidelines. Shampoo, bonnet-clean, and extract moisture from carpets and upholstered furniture. Spot clean carpets, furniture surfaces, walls, stairwells, window blinds, sills, and windows. Safely operate equipment such as floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, floor buffers, and power washers. Straighten and return furniture and equipment to their designated positions after cleaning. Respond to customer service requests and complete other assigned projects in a professional and respectful manner.
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
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Experience Only: Six (6) months of custodial experience. Explain use and care of custodial equipment used in detail on your application. Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor. Ability to work as a member of a team as well as an individual contributor; self motivated. Applicant must be willing to work different shifts (day/night/weekend) if necessary to meet the needs of the department. Do not use "See Resume" statements on application; your application must be completed in detail and clearly document your relevant work experience. (Part time experience will be pro-rated).
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Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. Must be willing to work before or after normal business hours if requested and overtime as needed. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide ACC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges. An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting trash, pushing cleaning equipment, moving furniture, etc.).
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: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. 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.
This post may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.
ACC recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse applicant pool.
Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application.
Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill, oral board, written, etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants. It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred