Custodian I-3

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a custodial staff member to maintain clean, welcoming learning environments across campus. You will perform floor care, restroom cleaning, waste removal, and general housekeeping tasks with safety and quality in mind.

Open shifts vary; prior custodial experience preferred. Applicants must pass a pre-employment screening, be a Colorado resident, and relocation may be required if coming from out of town.

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial experience in a business/corporation setting or similar.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Include names and phone numbers of three professional references.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of facilities including floors, restrooms, and common areas.
• Perform floor care tasks: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, and burnishing as needed.
• Restock supplies, clean fixtures, and prepare spaces for meetings or events.
• Input work requests and log time in the maintenance system (SchoolDude).

Job description

Compensation

Compensation: $18.78 - 26.29/hr

Location & Logistics

Must be a Colorado resident to apply.

Position is located in Grand Junction, Colorado.

You must be willing to relocate if applying from out of town.

Our Values

At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values

• Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
• Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
• Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
• Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
• Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity
• Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
• Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

The Seat

At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well‑being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats.

SCOPE OF TEAM AND/OR TASKS

As a custodian, you have an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness of our facilities which is crucial in supporting the learning and working environment of the University. If you take pride in your work and possess excellent customer service skills, we encourage you to apply. Open positions are for various shifts; hours and work weeks vary. Periodic shift work may be required. Assist in maintaining a healthy environment by providing outstanding custodial service for campus facilities.

Duty Statements include but are not limited to:

In the area of floor-care, duties include but are not limited to: sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming and spot cleaning carpet, auto scrubbing, spray buffing, burnishing, refinishing wood, concrete, and vinyl composite floors (removing floor finish by sanding or stripping, then applying seal and wax) and carpet extraction. Cleaning duties include cleaning and re-lamping lighting fixtures, cleaning water fountains, emptying and cleaning waste containers, cleaning walls, doors, and windows, dusting flat surfaces and vents, cleaning and sanitizing all restroom fixtures, urinals and toilet bowls, cleaning toilet partitions and doors, sinks, and mirrors, restocking soap and paper products, straightening and moving furniture, shampooing upholstered furniture, setting up tables, chairs and media equipment for meetings, cleaning dry erase boards, securing areas as required (locking and unlocking rooms and buildings), inputting work requests and filling out time log in maintenance management system (“Schooldude”), cleaning and maintaining equipment, turning lights on and off, using proper personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, grippers, aprons, safety shoes), and attending training meetings on safety, cleaning procedures, and equipment and product use. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must have six months of custodial experience, which must have been performed within a business/corporation type setting or similar. Part‑time work will be prorated. You must include names and phone numbers of three professional references.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent customer service and time‑management skills, and the ability to follow directions.

Substitutions

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis. If substituting education for experience, you must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to pass pre‑employment physical and drug screen.
• Possession and maintenance of valid Colorado driver’s license (Position requires ability to drive motorized vehicle and/or golf cart to job sites on main and auxiliary campuses).
• Essential Services Designation (Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the University without delay or interruption.)
• Pass a Background Check.

Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our succession, 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.

Colorado Mesa 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.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Company Background

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state‑of‑the‑art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.

Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance.

Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions.

CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life.

Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students’ interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it.

CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument.

We have world‑class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross‑country skiing.

Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.