State of Colorado, CO

Denver, Colorado

(Auraria) Custodian I - Day Shift

Onsite$40,248/yrPosted today

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Location: Denver, Colorado
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $40,248/yr
Posted: today
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

Who we are:

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Benefits Package.

So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

Position Duties

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Schedule:

This shift hours are Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. based on business needs of the department.

Job Summary:

As a Custodian I, this position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing campus facilities to support students, staff, faculty, and visitors of the Auraria Campus. Duties include comprehensive custodial work such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms; and restocking restroom supplies. Responsibilities also include timely removal of waste and recycling, snow removal and ice mitigation as needed, and restorative or routine maintenance of hard-surface floors and carpets. The role also responds to emergencies and other facility needs as they arise.

Essential Job Functions:

Cleaning of Interior Areas of Facilities Management:

Cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking restrooms.
Collecting, removing, and disposing of trash and recycling from common areas.
Cleaning glass surfaces, mirrors, and partitions using appropriate tools and solutions.
Following established procedures for chemical use and power-equipment operation to protect floors, fixtures, and finishes.
Removing solid waste, recycling, and compost from designated areas.
Performing proper floor-care procedures, including cleaning, maintenance, and applying finish.

Cleaning of Exterior Areas of Facilities Management:

Collecting and emptying trash and litter from exterior receptacles and outdoor common areas, including entryways, sidewalks, and seating areas.
Sweeping and maintaining building entrances and exits, ensuring walkways are clean and free of debris.
Cleaning exterior windows and other outdoor surfaces using appropriate tools and cleaning solutions, as needed.
Preparing and properly labeling cleaning solutions for use in spray bottles, mop buckets, and other equipment.
Removing graffiti from exterior walls, walkways, and other surfaces using approved chemical solutions.

Building Management:

Monitor building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours and checking equipment to ensure no hazards are present.
Notify the lead, director or CIV of any major repair needs or safety concerns involving buildings or physical security systems.
Maintain the security of all issued keys and ensure they are used and stored in accordance with campus protocols.

Non-Routine Cleaning/Maintenance Projects:

Perform major window washing and dusting of blinds.
Conducting general and restorative floor maintenance, including stripping, scrubbing, sealing, finishing, and polishing hard-surface floors.
Assist with moving and positioning tables, chairs, and other furniture or equipment for projects and floor-care activities.
Transport tables, chairs, and other items to and from storage areas, loading docks, or delivery vehicles by hand or using hand trucks or other equipment.

Equipment Maintenance/Routine Duties:

Transport floor-care in a safe and efficient manner, avoiding unnecessary strain or damage.
Empty, clean, and inspect vacuums, auto-scrubbers, buckets, wet/dry vacuums, and other floor-care equipment daily.
Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked custodial workstations with the supplies and materials needed for assigned areas.
Follow established procedures for the safe storage of discarded chemical products prior to disposal by the Health and Safety Department.
Report any equipment in need of repair to the Supervisor promptly.

Specialty and Emergency Work & Other Duties as assigned:

Remove standing water or debris and extract moisture from carpeted floors and upholstered furniture using disinfectants and appropriate equipment.
Clean upholstery by hand or with extraction equipment according to scheduled maintenance plans.
Perform standard custodial duties as assigned by the Supervisor when specialty or emergency needs arise.
Remove snow and ice from walkways, ramps, and stairs to maintain safe access to buildings.
Apply de-icer as needed to keep entrance clear, safe, and accessible.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) months of custodial or laundry experience in a professional work setting.
Must posses a valid unencumbered Colorado driver's license at the time of application.
Please provide full responses to all required supplemental questions. Your answers will be used as part of the application screening.

Conditions of Employment:

The person selected for this position must maintain their ability to stand for long periods of time as well as kneel, stoop, crouch, reach and grab in the performance of job-related duties.
This person selected for this position must maintain their ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
Must be willing and able to withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents and custodial work.
Must be willing and able to be exposed to adverse weather while performing snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways (as needed).
Must maintain a valid unencumbered driver's license.
Please note that if offered employment, candidate will be required to furnish a copy of the motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.

Other Qualifications

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information:

After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Covered" position, it does fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/

Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications: E-mail Address All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.

Only applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Minimum Qualifications Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isn't detailed in your application.*Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.) *Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: 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 Auraria Campus 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 Nicole Yanez at [email protected]

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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Supplemental Questions

I understand that the scheduled shift for this position is a swing shift position Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

I understand that any offer of employment for this position is contingent on the successful passing of a job-related physical examination by a licensed medical provider?

As a condition of employment, I understand that I must maintain their ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

As a condition of my employment, I acknowledge that I must be willing and able to perform snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways (as needed).

As a condition of employment, I understand that I must maintain my willingness and ability to be exposed to dust and fumes typically associated with cleaning agents and custodial work.

As stated in the job posting and required by the State of Colorado job requirements, applicants for this classified position must hold a valid, unencumbered Colorado drivers license at the time of application. Please acknowledge one of the following:

I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I hold a valid, unencumbered Colorado driver's license.
I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I do not hold a valid, unencumbered Colorado driver's license.

Part of the required documents of this posting, if you are selected as the final candidate, you agree to submit a motor vehicle report?

As stated in the job posting and required by the State of Colorado job requirements, applicants for this classified position must reside in Colorado at the time of application. Please acknowledge one of the following:

I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I am a resident of the State of Colorado.
I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I am not a resident of the State of Colorado.

How much experience do you have performing custodial or laundry duties as a primary responsibility in a professional work setting?

Less than 6 months
6 months to less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 or more years

Rules of Conduct and Ethical Principles: By submitting this application, applicant acknowledges that the holding of State employment is a public trust and that State employees shall carry out their duties for the benefit of the people of the State of Colorado. § 24-18-103(1), C.R.S. Applicant warrants that they have read and understand the rules of conduct and the ethical principles for State employees as set forth in §§ 24-18-104, 24-18-105, 24-18-108, and 24-18-201, C.R.S. Here is the link for the Colorado Revised Statutes: https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/colorado-revised-statutes. Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has a conflict between competing interests. By submitting this application, applicant hereby discloses the following personal or professional interests, obligations, commitments, or relationships (either personal or professional) that could create the perception of conflicts of interest with their duties at Auraria Campus:

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