General Labor I, Part-Time - Shaw Creek Rest Area/South Fork

Colorado Contractors Association Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee discount program

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation is hiring a part-time General Labor I to maintain Shaw Creek Rest Area grounds and facilities, ensuring cleanliness and safe operation of mechanical features. The role requires a willingness to learn and basic custodial skills, with training provided by the state.

The position offers a 7:00 am – 3:30 pm schedule on Fri–Mon, with benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• No education or prior experience required.
• Custodial, grounds keeping and customer service experience desirable.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Clean facilities and restrooms, restock supplies, shampoo carpets, strip floors, wash windows and paint walls.
• Perform light demolition and repair work, replace tiles, caulk doors/windows and fixtures, remodel partitions.
• Light plumbing repairs such as replacing filters and water lines.

Skills

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

No education required

Tools

Gmail

Google Suite

SAP

Job description

General Labor I, Part-Time - Shaw Creek Rest Area/South Fork

Colorado Department of Transportation

24501 US Highway 160
South Fork, CO 81154

Salary: 19.16 - 21.07 USD / HOUR

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

Starting pay for this part-time position is between $19.16 - 21.07/hour.

Typical schedule is 7 am – 3:30 pm work hours, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday. Schedule is subject to change depending on department needs.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness .

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

The Region 5 Special Crews Team maintains the highway system, facilities, and equipment to as near original conditions as constructed utilizing available resources, personnel, equipment and material to ensure a safe roadway for the traveling public.

About the Position

As the part-time General Labor I, you will perform a variety of cleaning activities required to assure an aesthetically pleasing and sanitized Shaw Creek Rest Area grounds and facility. You will also make repairs to the mechanical features of facilities to ensure smooth operation.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Clean facilities and restrooms, restock restroom supplies, shampoo carpets, strip floors, wash windows and paint facility walls, doors and trims.
• Do light demolition and repair work, such as replacing stair treads, risers, and floor tile; patching walls, installing and remodeling office partitions; replacing ceiling tiles, caulking doors, windows, sinks and urinals, and replacing base boards.
• Perform light plumbing repairs, such as replacing filters and water lines.
• Maintain grounds and perform landscaping by cutting weeds, sweeping around buildings, sidewalks, trailers, emptying trash cans, mowing using riding lawn mowers and self-propelled, and using weed eaters and edger.
• Maintain fence and gates, using power drill, hammer, cutter pliers, pulley chain, shovels, and front end loader.
• Plow snow from parking lot using front end loader, tractor or a 1 ton truck with an attached front snow plow and sander unit. Remove snow from all sidewalks, driveway, entrances with a snow blower and walk behind tractor.
• Monitor the parking garage for safety concerns, unwanted visitors and unauthorized vehicles.
• Load, unload, and set up new furniture. Repair desks, chairs, and tables as needed.
• Perform equipment maintenance, servicing and cleaning according to CDOT policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of and abide by all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Identify safety concerns and actively work toward creating a safer workplace; report concerns to supervisor.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain service records. Track and order supplies from the storeroom.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Your part-time schedule will primarily be 7 am – 3:30 pm work hours, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday
• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gasses, dusts, etc., that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
• Required to lift up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally exert up to 100 lbs of force to move objectsRequired to use appropriate personal protective equipment, which CDOT provides
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals: propane, cleaning solvents, join filler materials, paint, cement, solvents, graffiti remover, slurry aggregate asphalt, oil, diesel fuel, anti-freeze, window cleaners, batteries, cleaning agents, waxes, gasoline, etc.
• Required to use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10 - 20' to clean light panels inside and outside windows.
• Required to use small power and hand tools
• Required to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold) and variable weather conditions

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• No previous education or experience is required.
• Previous custodial, grounds keeping, and customer service experience, as well as mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn is highly desirable.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre‑employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• May be required to perform shift and on‑call work
• Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• New employees are required to attend two weeks of maintenance training in Aurora, while veteran CDOT employees are required to attend training one week out of each year in Aurora.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.
• Experience with riding and push mowers, snow blower, and walk behind tractor plow.
• Experience with small power and hand tools, such as power drill, hammer, cutter pliers, pulley, chain, shovels, etc.
• Experience with small plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Experience using truck mounted plow, front end loader or a tractor with plow attached.
• Experience with small equipment maintenance and repair.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
• Ability to work with the general public, city or county officials, utility companies, and contractors.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent reasoning and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent customer service and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Passion for safety.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• Experience using a computer for everyday work tasks, work orders, timesheets, and email; comfortable with Gmail, Google Suite, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

• A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
• Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent