Custodian I - Swing Shift

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for two Custodial Staff I positions on the Swing Shift. These in-person roles clean and sanitize campus buildings for students, staff, faculty and visitors on the Boulder Campus.

The roles require flexibility with shifts, a valid Colorado residency, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Safety, PPE, and safe work practices are emphasized, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
• Six months of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• The ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Team Cleaning Program: rotate through different specialist positions and perform duties as scheduled on area floor plans; cover for leaves; wear PPE; report safety hazards; campus-wide coverage.
• Snow and Ice removal: remove snow and ice from walks and stairs; apply de-icer when needed.
• Emergency and routine duties: assist in emergency cleanup; move heavy furniture; perform routine equipment maintenance; follow safety guidelines and signage.
• Maintain and stock custodial supplies; keep workstations clean and safe; read safety signs and create safety signs as needed.
• Decide on specialized floor work and appropriate equipment to use for carpets and floors.

Job description

Custodian I - Swing Shift

Requisition Number: 74551

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Classified Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 08-Sep-2026

Date Posted:

Job Summary

Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for 2 Custodial Staff! These positions clean and sanitize 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. Perform these duties as scheduled on the area floor plans. Rotation through different specialists at the same time and some employees may be on a team of 1performing all specialist duties. The position must also perform area substitution duties in vacant areas or to cover for employees on leave and perform emergency clean up duties as necessary. Employees must wear proper personal protective equipment as required. Notifies supervisor or lead worker of safety incidents, near misses and all potential hazards. Maintains safe work practices, participates in department safety meetings and completes all assigned trainings. The position covers the entire Boulder Campus and it could be assigned to any campus building or campus location.

• Snow and Ice removal: Remove all snow and ice as necessary from walks and stairs. Apply de-icer as needed in order to keep the entry open and safe.

• As an essential services employee the position is responsible to respond to other duties as assigned on an as needed basis. 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 the moving of heavy furniture incompliance with F/M and Risk Management policies, to accomplish the work assignment. Perform emergency cleaning, water pick-ups as needed. 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 all custodial equipment to keep it in proper working order. Report all equipment needing repairs to the Team Supervisor. Empty and clean all vacuums, auto scrubbers, buckets and hydro- and hepa-vacs daily. Keep the custodial workstation clean and well stocked with supplies and materials needed to perform the work in the assigned area. Maintain the custodial workstation in a safe manner, add water to floor drains as needed, report updates to building floor plans as needed.

• The position must decide what type of specialized floor work is needed, does the carpet require deep extraction cleaning or will bonnet shampooing result in a clean carpet. What type of floor equipment will be needed to accomplish the work assignment, will auto scrubbing and top-coating with wax be sufficient or dose the floor need to be completely stripped and re-waxed. Employee must have ability to read and comprehend lab safety signs, symbols and postings. Must be able to create and place safety signs as needed to help prevent accidents.

What You Should Know

• We have 4 positions available for this Swing Shift schedule! The work schedule for these in-person positions is Monday - Thursday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm and Friday from 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm. These positions may be required to work alternative shifts.

• These positions are eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9790814&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.colorado.edu%2Ffm%2Freferral-bonuses) .

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

At the University of Colorado Boulder (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9790814&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.colorado.edu%2F), we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9790814&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.colorado.edu%2Fjobs%2Fbenefits) includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9790814&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fadvantage.cu.edu%2Fcampus%2Fcu-boulder) program.

Be Statements

Be driven. Be respectful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.

• Six months of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

What You Will Need

• Ability to communicate effectively.

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

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by September 8, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9790814&targetURL=http%3A%2F%2Fjobs.colorado.edu%2F) .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.