Facilities Custodian Lead — Lead Cleaning & Safety

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement plan

Medical and dental health plans

Job summary

The Department of Human Services (CDHS) Division of Facilities Management - North District is seeking a full-time, in-person custodian to perform housekeeping and custodial duties across multiple facilities, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for clients and staff.

The role requires one year of cleaning experience, adherence to regulatory standards, and the ability to lead a team, coordinate duties, and respond to emergencies. Work arrangements may change as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time cleaning experience.
• Experience leading or training a team is preferred.
• Experience in cleaning facilities such as hospitals or schools is preferred.
• Ability to follow regulatory standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Function as work leader by training employees, reviewing and inspecting completed work assignments, assigns and coordinates daily duties, special projects, and staff work requests.
• Complete monthly re-inspections in the assigned area.
• Assure all work performed is in compliance with current DFM standards.
• Determine need for project work, coordinate and schedule with area staff and supervisor and perform work.
• Arrange a daily cleaning schedule to work around absent employees and supervisors, changing programs, work requests and problems when the need occurs.
• Ensure proper area coverage under heavy workloads and staff shortages.
• Perform daily cleaning, sanitizing, and servicing of assigned work area per schedules and procedures.
• Use appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals and equipment to clean and sanitize.
• Perform daily detailed cleaning of assigned area using appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals and equipment.
• Perform project floor work including buffing, scrubbing, waxing, sealing of hard floor surfaces and carpet care.
• Furniture moving as required.
• Collect and dispose of trash, recycle, shredding and biohazard waste by properly containing and transporting to proper disposal locations.
• Replace light bulbs, assist with minor building repairs and snow removal.
• Maintain equipment and supply inventories, orders and issues cleaning supplies.
• Perform essential and/or emergency services including callbacks.
• Snow removal.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Lead role experience

State service experience

Facilities cleaning knowledge

Job description

The Department of Human Services (CDHS) Division of Facilities Management - North District is seeking a full-time, in-person custodian to perform housekeeping and custodial duties across multiple facilities, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for clients and staff.

The role requires one year of cleaning experience, adherence to regulatory standards, and the ability to lead a team, coordinate duties, and respond to emergencies. Work arrangements may change as needed.