CUSTODIAN I @ UNC - 11/2026

State of Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Colorado is hiring a Custodian I to support the University of Northern Colorado’s facilities by cleaning, maintaining, and sanitizing classrooms, offices, residences, and public areas. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to policies, and reliable performance to sustain a healthy campus environment.

Responsibilities cover routine cleaning, deep cleaning, floor care, snow removal, and event cleaning.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of custodial or related cleaning experience.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and standards.
• Capable of performing physical tasks and lifting equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Space Cleaning: dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting, and waste removal across campus facilities.
• Restrooms and locker rooms cleaning, restocking supplies, and maintaining hygienic conditions.
• Floor care including carpet and hard floor maintenance, spot cleaning, and periodic refinishing.
• Snow removal for entrances and walkways during winter conditions.
• Event cleaning: setup, teardown, and post-event cleaning for a variety of facilities.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Job description

Job Summary:

The purpose of the custodial work unit position is to support the university’s academic, research, residential, and public service missions by ensuring campus facilities are consistently clean, safe, sanitary, and well maintained. This position helps provide a healthy, welcoming, and functional environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors through the routine and specialized cleaning, maintenance, and care of campus buildings and surrounding areas, while adhering to established standards, safety regulations, and institutional policies.

Job Responsibilities:

A. Space Cleaning - 65 %
Perform custodial and sanitation services across campus facilities, including classrooms, offices, lecture halls, laboratories, residence halls, dining halls, recreation centers, medical school facilities, corridors, entrances, stairwells, and common areas. Responsibilities include routine cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping and disinfecting surfaces, cleaning windows and water fountains, emptying trash and recycling, and resetting furniture. In addition, perform annual deep cleaning and restorative maintenance activities, including stripping and waxing floors, shampooing and extracting carpets, and other intensive cleaning procedures to maintain the long-term appearance, safety, and functionality of campus facilities. Complete additional cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned to ensure a safe, sanitary, and well‑maintained environment.

B. Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Shower Rooms - 15 %
Perform routine and deep cleaning of restrooms, locker rooms, and shower facilities, including disinfecting and sanitizing surfaces; sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors; cleaning and sanitizing toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, stalls, lockers, and shower areas; restocking supplies; emptying trash and recycling; and maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in accordance with established health and safety standards.

C. Floor Care - 7 %
Perform daily and scheduled maintenance of carpeted and hard surface flooring, including routine cleaning, spot cleaning, and spill response; interim care such as burnishing and low‑moisture carpet cleaning; and deep cleaning and restorative services including stripping, refinishing, sealing, and waxing hard floors, as well as shampooing and extracting carpets. Responsibilities include the safe movement and replacement of furniture and equipment necessary to complete flooring maintenance in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.

D. Snow Removal - 3 %
Perform snow and ice removal services for building entrances, walkways, and other designated pedestrian areas to ensure safe access during winter weather conditions. Responsibilities include shoveling, applying appropriate ice melt products in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines, and removing residual ice melt materials once snow and ice conditions have cleared. This work may be performed outside of regularly scheduled shifts and may require availability during early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends based on weather events and operational needs.

E. Event Cleaning - 10 %
Provide operational support for campus events by performing event setup, breakdown, and post-event cleaning across a variety of facilities. Responsibilities include opening, closing, and securing bleachers; setting up, arranging, and tearing down tables, chairs, staging, and related equipment; and cleaning and restoring athletic facilities, academic spaces, residence halls, outdoor venues, and other event locations. Support a wide range of events including athletic competitions, commencement ceremonies, meetings, entertainment and recruiting events, weddings, and other externally hosted functions, as well as performing deep cleaning and rapid turnaround cleaning for summer camps, conferences, and seasonal programs to ensure facilities are safe, clean, and event‑ready.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

D8B1TX Custodian I

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only: Six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten‑day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Conditions for Employment:

All potential University of Northern Colorado employees may be subject to successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record review, physical, and/or a drug test.

Required Notice:

In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

DPA/DHR Notice:

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, 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. The University of Northern Colorado 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. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources Office, Cindy Tomlinson, at [e-mail] or call 970-351-2829.