Lead Custodian, Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Custodian for its Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This role is essential for overseeing custodial staff, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in a medical environment. The successful candidate will lead a team, provide training, and manage schedules while addressing any operational concerns. This position requires a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and the ability to follow instructions. Join a dynamic team committed to maintaining a safe and clean environment for all staff and patients. If you're ready to take on this pivotal role, apply today!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in commercial cleaning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train custodial staff, ensuring quality cleaning.
• Address staff and department inquiries regarding cleaning procedures.
• Monitor and rectify issues, reporting to supervisors as needed.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Team leadership

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Ability to follow instructions

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Shampoo machines

Wet/dry vacuums

Floor scrubbing machines

Buffing machines

Job description

Lead Custodian, Veterinary Teaching Hospital

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by 4/28/2025, 11:59 pm (MT). Interested applicants should submit a current resume which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Position Location: Fort Collins, CO
Work Location: Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number: 202500517AP
Position Type: Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title: Technical/Support II
Work Hours/Week: 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range: $43,680 - $51,000 with benefits (salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Position Summary: This position exists as a lead worker over weekend day and week day night employees within the Hospital Custodial department; trains new employees, creates training schedules, assigns duties, monitors work, creates weekly schedules and writes work orders. Performs cleaning quality assurance reviews in all designated areas. Serves as a back-up for every area within the department, cleaning and disinfecting all rooms and hallways within those areas whenever necessary. Performs cleaning quality assurance reviews in designated areas. This position reports directly to the Custodial Services Supervisor. This is an essential worker position and must be willing and able to report to work as directed to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Required Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Cleaning experience in a commercial environment.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience leading a team or acting as shift lead.
• Experience providing custodial services in a medical environment.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with custodial equipment including vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines, buffing and/or other related cleaning operations.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning products.
• Reliable with strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Job Duties:

• Lead worker for Hospital Custodial workers, schedules all weekend day shifts and week day night shifts for hourly staff and provides back-up replacements in employee’s absence. Reviews leave requests for hourly employees, signs approved forms, and directs paperwork to appropriate staff.
• Addresses questions from staff within, and outside, the department regarding cleaning, sanitizing, and hospital procedures through an exchange of information with professional staff and students.
• Addresses complaints or issues and rectifies problems as necessary, notifying supervisor of the action taken and referring major problems to supervisor or hospital director.
• Trains new hourly employees in all custodial procedures and duties.
• Advises workers of temporary changes, procedures, and departmental work orders; trains and guides employees with annual waxing and floor care projects.

Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare. Shift Work - Working Wednesday through Friday (5pm-1am) and Saturday and Sunday (10am-6pm), Special Requirements/Other - Must be available to work holidays at supervisor’s discretion.

Search Contact: VTH HR, [e-mail]

EEO: Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.