Custodian I - Evening Shift

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement contributions

Health coverage

Tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Public transportation assistance

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a Custodian for cleaning, bed linen changes, floor care, trash and linen handling in hospital and clinic environments.

Positions may include patient and non-patient area cleaners, trash technicians, or other duties as assigned. Shift is Evening, with regular work type. Prior cleaning experience and ability to follow safety procedures are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to read and follow oral, illustrated, written or demonstrated instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within health department standards.
• Formal or informal training to read and write at required level.

Responsibilities

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Change bed linens.
• Gather and empty trash and linen.
• Transport and manage waste, linen, and recycling per standards.
• Operate floor care equipment to strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Clean windows and glass surfaces.
• Prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.

Skills

Safety awareness

English communication

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Education

No high school diploma or GED not required

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Floor care equipment

Job description

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Food Services

Job Summary

The Custodian, under immediate supervision, provides cleaning, bed linen change out, floor care, moving, grounds and project services as directed by supervisor. May also perform specific interior and exterior Medical Housekeeping cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment throughout the hospital/clinics. The Custodian may be assigned to any one of several positions to include: patient area cleaner, non-patient area cleaner, trash technician, special care unit cleaner, and/or others

Essential Functions

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and equipment, in order to prevent damage to finishes and fixtures. (20%)
• Change bed linens (15%)
• Gathers and empties trash and linen. (15%)
• Transports and appropriately handles trash, recycling, medical waste, linen, and other items to each designated area and maintains waste areas within regulatory standards. (15%)
• Uses floor care equipment to strip, seal, finish, and polish floors. Also uses floor care equipment to clean carpet and upholstery. Equipment includes buffers, scrubbers, burnishers, extractors and other related equipment. (15%)
• Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees (10%)
• Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications (10%)

Education

No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required

Work Experience

Less than 1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safety work environment. Knowledge of chemicals and equipment used to clean surface areas sufficient to be able to maintain a clean and orderly work area. Knowledge of proper cleaning methods. Knowledge of and/or ability to learn occasional hazards and safety precautions. Skill in understanding and following oral, illustrated, written or demonstrated instructions. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work within Health Department standards. Command of English strongly preferred. Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$21.00 - $24.12 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Pla