Custodian I - Denver.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perpetual retirement benefits

Medical, dental, and vision health plans

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Flexible work-life schedules

Training opportunities

Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

Job summary

The State of Colorado is seeking qualified candidates for a housekeeping role within the Division of Facilities Management, focusing on maintaining cleanliness across various health and youth service facilities. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, waste disposal, and assisting with furniture movement.

Qualified applicants need at least three months of full-time cleaning experience, with a preference for backgrounds in facilities such as schools or hospitals. The position offers flexible work schedules and a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• At least three months of full-time cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning, sanitizing, and servicing of assigned work areas including sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and restroom cleaning.
• Conduct detailed cleaning of walls, doors, windows, fixtures, and other surfaces.
• Execute weekly floor projects such as buffing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and sealing of hard floors.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash and biohazard waste to designated locations.
• Assist with moving furniture, supplies, and equipment as needed for project work.
• Perform snow removal when required.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management.

Job description

Overview

Housekeeping and Custodial Services for the Division of Facilities Management – North District, Colorado Department of Human Services. The role maintains cleanliness, safety, and sanitary conditions across multiple health and youth service facilities in the Northern Region, including the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan, Wheat Ridge Regional Center, and several Youth Services Centers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform daily cleaning, sanitizing, and servicing of assigned work areas including sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and restroom cleaning.
• Conduct detailed cleaning of walls, doors, windows, fixtures, and other surfaces.
• Execute weekly floor projects such as buffing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and sealing of hard floors; spot clean, shampoo, and extract carpeted areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash and biohazard waste to designated locations.
• Assist with moving furniture, supplies, and equipment as needed for project work.
• Perform snow removal when required.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least three months of full‑time cleaning experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience cleaning and maintaining facilities such as schools, hospitals, long‑term care centers, mental health institutes, or correctional institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, trash emptying, dusting, and vacuuming in similar environments.
• Relevant years of state service experience.

Work Hours & Conditions

The position is open in a continuous schedule until all positions are filled. Work may be scheduled during evenings, weekends or other hours as needed for coverage, weather related issues, or essential and emergency services. Call‑back periods may be required with a minimum of two hours of base pay.

Benefits and Compensation

• Perpetual, secure retirement benefits through a PERA Defined Benefit or Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision health plans, including a Health Savings Account.
• Life, short‑term, and long‑term disability coverage.
• Eleven paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub resources and wellness program.
• Flexible work‑life schedules and training opportunities.
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building inclusive, innovative work environments. All employment decisions are free from discrimination based on 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.