Custodian I - Swing Shift

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CU Boulder Facilities Management is seeking a Custodian I to clean and sanitize facilities for students, staff and customers on the Boulder Campus. This in-person role requires reliability, effective communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Salary is $40,248 annually, with benefits and opportunities for state-classified advancement. The position is designated essential services and requires a Colorado resident with six months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a Colorado resident.
• Six months of related, professional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize facilities on the Boulder Campus.
• Rotate through specialist positions and cover for others when needed.
• Perform routine custodial tasks and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Respond to emergency cleaning duties and safety incidents.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Summary

Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Custodian I! This position cleans and sanitizes facilities for students, staff, faculty and customers on the Boulder Campus. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance of the campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Team Cleaning Program: employees will rotate through the different specialist positions. Some employees may be on a team of 1 performing all specialist duties. Perform area substitution duties in vacant areas or cover for others on leave, performing emergency clean up duties as necessary. Wear proper personal protective equipment. Notify supervisor or lead worker of safety incidents, near misses and potential hazards. Maintain safe work practices, participate in department safety meetings and complete assigned trainings. The position covers the entire Boulder Campus and could be assigned to any campus building or campus location.
• Remove snow and ice as needed from walks and stairs. Apply de-icer to keep entryways open and safe.
• As an essential services employee, responsible to respond to additional duties as needed. Specialty and emergency work: Emergency floods - Perform initial emergency clean up; Pick up water or debris then extract carpeted floors and upholstered furniture with disinfectant. Clean upholstery by hand or with extractor as scheduled. Move or assist in moving heavy furniture in compliance with FM and Risk Management policies. Participate in the 'Eyes and Ears Program' of the University to help promote safety at the university. The position will serve on 'Emergency Response Teams' as needed.
• Routine duties: Clean and perform minor maintenance on custodial equipment to keep it in proper working order. Report equipment needing repairs to Supervisor. Empty and clean vacuums, auto scrubbers, buckets and hydro- and hepa-vacs daily. Keep custodial workstation clean and well stocked with supplies and materials. Maintain custodial workstation in a safe manner, add water to floor drains as needed, and report updates to building floor plans.
• Determine the type of specialized floor work needed, for example, deep extraction cleaning or bonnet shampooing to result in clean carpet. Determine what floor equipment is needed, for example, auto scrubbing and top-coating with wax, or completely stripping and re-waxing the floor. Employee must have ability to read and comprehend lab safety signs, symbols and postings. Create and place safety signs to help prevent accidents.

What You Should Know

• The work schedule for this in-person position is Monday -Thursday 3 pm - 11 pm and Friday from 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm. This position may be required to work alternative shifts.
• This posting may fill more than one vacancy.
• This position is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this role is $40,248.

If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit.
• As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.
• In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's BestLarge Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide.
• Explore additional perks andprograms through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be empowered. Be visionary. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
• Six months of related, professional work experience.

What You Will Need

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• The ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Essential Services

This position is designated 'essential services'. The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]