Custodian I

CSU Pueblo Division of Extended Studies; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Employee tuition discounts

Job summary

Colorado State University Pueblo is seeking a Custodian I to perform custodial duties across university facilities. The role requires maintaining cleaning standards, performing deep cleaning projects, and assisting facilities staff as needed.

Regular on-site work with potential overtime supports university events and emergencies. The position is open to Colorado residents and includes a required background check and a two-year service limit in the Custodian series.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• Regular Colorado Driver’s License
• 7 year background check to include felonies, misdemeanors, and the sex-offender registry

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling Cleaning Standards
• Deep Cleaning Projects
• Assist Other Facilities Staff
• Building Exterior Cleaning and Snow Removal

Job description

Job Description

Job Duties

Decision Making

Complexity

Line/Staff Authority (Supervision)

Minimum Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

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

• Pre-employment Physical

• Essential Services Designation

• Shift Work

• On-call Status

• In-person/Hybrid/Remote

Additional Job Description

Open Continuous Recruitment: This posting is being used to establish an ongoing pool of applicants for Custodian I vacancies as they become available. Applications will be reviewed when a vacancy arises and the department is ready to fill a position. Because there may not be an immediate vacancy at the time you apply, you may not receive an immediate update regarding the status of your application. Your application will remain in the pool for consideration and will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications when a vacancy becomes available.

Duties

Fulfilling Cleaning Standards

Employee will fulfill the Colorado State University Pueblo Custodial Cleaning Standards in their assigned areas. This may include: vacuum carpets, clean, sanitize, replenish supplies in all bathroom and shower facilities, remove all trash from assigned areas, clean whiteboards/blackboards, empty pencil sharpeners, clean all drinking fountains, clean glass/windows, clean furniture, sweep and mop all floors, clean classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, locker rooms, auditoriums, lobbies, lounges, corridors, elevators, stairways and other spaces. Employee will use Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling and cleaning bodily fluids. Employee will also complete all assigned safety training as well as other training assigned by the University in a timely manner.

Deep Cleaning Projects

Employee will be responsible for deep cleaning projects such as restoring carpet, shampooing furniture, stripping and waxing floors, scrubbing non-wax floors, washing walls, detail cleaning air vents, exterior windows, and cleaning light fixtures.

Assist Other Facilities Staff

Position is required to assist all other Physical Plant and Custodial staff as needed to include other duties as assigned by immediate Supervisor. Employee will be required to work overtime as needed for University functions, special events, or emergency situations that may arise.

Building Exterior Cleaning and Snow Removal

Position is required to assist with building exterior cleaning and emptying exterior trash receptacles within 25 feet of building exterior. This includes snow and ice removal from assigned building entryways and sidewalks within 25 feet of building exterior. Custodian will spread ice melt as needed to maintain safe walkways for campus stakeholders. Also provides slip protection and appropriate signage on wet floors.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

• Regular Colorado Driver’s License

• 7 year background check to include felonies, misdemeanors, and the sex-offender registry

• Schedule: Vacancies filled through this pool may be assigned to either first shift (daytime) or second shift (evening/night). The specific work schedule will depend on the vacancy available at the time of consideration and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process.

This job announcement is open to current state of Colorado residents only

Due to budget constraints, we have a constricted wage range for this position. We are only able to accept applications from persons with two years of service or less in theCustodianseries. Individuals with related experience outside of the Custodian series are also encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications are established by the State of Colorado. To see the full class series and minimum qualifications for Custodians, click here .

Minimum Qualifications

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

Salary

$40,248

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position

• copy of driver’s license

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Work Location: Unless otherwise stated in the job announcement, positions at Colorado State University Pueblo are expected to be performed in person at a University work location. Any remote or hybrid work arrangements will be explicitly identified in the position announcement.

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation’s top 100 byU.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Flexible benefit plan

• Basic term life insurance

• Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Travel accident insurance

• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance

• Annual and sick leave

• Retirement plans

• Employee and dependent tuition discounts

• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo’s beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

_ Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins._

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University’s annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at [e-mail].

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4CCR801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. 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 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.