Custodian I

csusystem; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Colorado State University in Fort Collins is seeking a Custodian I to join the Facilities Management custodial pool. The role involves cleaning, sanitizing restrooms, trash removal, window cleaning, and floor maintenance on AM or PM shifts, with potential weekend snow removal as needed.

Candidates should have six months of custodial experience and the ability to operate standard cleaning equipment. Pre-employment background check and physical are required; full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial services experience in an institutional or commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial services including cleaning, sanitizing, and stocking of restrooms.
• Provide building access and security through snow removal and unlock/lock services.
• Support athletic and university events with custodial services campus-wide.

Skills

Custodial experience

Customer service

Snow removal

Basic tool operation

Computer usage

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Carpet extractors

Wet/dry vacuums

Floor scrubbing machines

Job description

Position Summary

Facilities Management is entrusted with the development, care, maintenance, and operation of Colorado State University's physical properties. Our purpose is to create and sustain environments that support CSU's land-grant mission, fostering the success of students, faculty, and staff through world-class academic, research, and outreach programs. To learn more about this department, please visit our website .

Under the direction and supervision of a Custodian II and / or Custodian III, the Custodian I provides a range of custodial services to building occupants including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, removal of trash and recyclable materials, window and entry glass cleaning, carpeted and hardfloor maintenance including vacuuming, spot cleaning and extracting of carpeted floors and vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, burnishing, stripping and refinishing of hard surface floors.

This custodial pool will be recruiting positions to work either the AM or / PM shift.

The AM shift works 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

The PM shift works 4:00 pm - 12:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Additionally, there are some PM shifts available that require candidates to pass a Federal Background Check.

• Salary: $40,248 - $44,376 annually, + Full Benefits

Job Duties

Custodial Services: Perform routine custodial services , including but not limited to cleaning, sanitizing and stocking of restrooms, removal of trash and recyclable materials, window and entry glass cleaning, carpeted and hardfloor maintenance including vacuuming, spot cleaning and extracting of carpeted floors and vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, burnishing, stripping and refinishing of hard surface floors.

Building Access & Security: Provide for building access and security through snow removal services both within the regular Monday through Friday work schedule as well as on weekends as necessary and through daily unlock and lock up services.

Athletic & University Events: Provide custodial support for athletic and university events campus-wide both within the regular Monday through Friday work schedule as well as on week ends when necessary.

Conditions of Employment

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

Pre-employment Physical

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

Shift Work

On-call Status-May be called in outside of normal hours to assist with snow removal or flood cleanup.

In-person

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials: Six months of custodial services experience in an institutional or commercial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating and/or maintaining basic custodial tools with very little supervision.
• Experience with the operation and use of vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines, buffing and/or other related cleaning operations.
• Experience with snow removal.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic mobile devices for business needs and team communication.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Directly related state service experience.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. 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.