Custodian I

State of Colorado; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University Pueblo is seeking a Custodian II to lead custodial staff, organize daily operations, and perform routine and deep cleaning to maintain a safe and welcoming campus.

The role includes assisting with university events, supporting exterior maintenance such as snow removal, and ensuring compliance with departmental standards. CSU Pueblo emphasizes safety, training, and reliability for campus facilities.

Qualifications

• Six months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• Experience in floor care (preferred)
• Work experience in a school setting (preferred)
• Experience working events (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling Cleaning Standards in assigned areas, including vacuuming, sanitizing, restroom upkeep, and trash removal.
• Perform Deep Cleaning Projects such as carpet restoration, stripping/waxing floors, and high-touch cleaning.
• Assist other Facilities staff and support university events and operational needs.
• Provide exterior maintenance support including snow removal and ice management.

Skills

Six months experience

Job description

The Facilities Management Department provides a safe, clean, aesthetically attractive and functional campus environment through the maintenance of all campus buildings and building areas for the enhancement of the learning environment, the overall appeal of campus, and the level of human safety and comfort.

The Custodian II will provide lead-worker direction to assigned custodial staff while performing a full range of custodial and facility support services to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. This position organizes and monitors daily custodial operations, conducts inspections, coordinates deep-cleaning projects, and provides training and guidance to staff. The Custodian II also performs routine and specialized cleaning, supports university events and operational needs, and assists with exterior maintenance, including snow and ice removal, to ensure university facilities are maintained in accordance with departmental standards.

The full Custodian Class Description is available online.

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.

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

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in floor care
• Work experience in a school setting
• Experience working events

Essential Services Designation (Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption.)

Provide essential or emergency services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all faculty, staff, students, and community members including before and after regularly scheduled shifts. This includes emergencies such as broken windows, power outages, storm damages, and snow removal due to inclement weather including during University closures, after-hours, and weekends.

Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous material

This position will have exposure to and will use custodial cleaning supplies and chemicals and ice melt.

Salary

$40,248

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 the Custodian series. Individuals with related experience outside of the Custodian series are also encouraged to apply.

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

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email [e-mail], postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at [phone]; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Applications submitted without the required attachments above or an application not completed in its entirety will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information. Screening of applications will begin as vacancies arise and will continue on an ongoing basis as positions become available.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

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 by U.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 lnsurance
• 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.

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).