Job Details

Custodian I

Position Number: 6184455
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Custodian I - 36613 Classified Staff

Description
Custodian I

Department of Facilities

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Custodian I to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery – a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range: $39,060 ($3,255/month or $18.78/hourly). Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position has been determined to be eligible for overtime (non-exempt) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

This position is eligible for paid sick leave. Information on benefits, including eligibility, is located at: http://www.cu.edu/employee-services

Work Location: On-Site

Summary

The Facilities Services Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of State Classified Custodian I. The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive cleaning and support services for UCCS buildings. Building categories include academic, non-academic, and administrative. Comprehensive cleaning areas include, but are not limited to offices, classrooms, research laboratories, restrooms, health / wellness spaces, recreation spaces, resident halls, and general interior and exterior public areas. Position also includes custodial support for campus scheduled and unscheduled functions. This position is dependent on the availability of auxiliary revenues funding.

Essential Functions

Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains restrooms, classrooms, auditoriums, study rooms, conference rooms, hallways, elevators, common areas, offices, mail rooms, stairwells, entrances, vending areas, mini kitchens, laboratories, unassigned interior and exterior spaces, breakrooms, floors (hard and carpeted), windows, supporting and light fixtures, furniture, white boards, and all other space components.
Removes trash and recycles material from all building spaces following defined methods.
Provides coverage for other buildings and/or areas based on coverage for leave of another custodian.
Replenishes supplies, maintains inventory to ensure building standards are maintained.
Performs special cleaning projects as identified or assigned by supervisor.
Provides custodial support for events on campus. Identifies maintenance deficiencies and reports them to their supervisor.
Maintains workspaces according to defined methods and department standards.
Uses WebTMA and/or department systems to manage and account for work productivity.
Works in a safe manner following department and or supply manufacturers' recommendations, practices, and procedures. Integrates sustainability practices and standards into daily cleaning routine.
Interim cleaning – Carpet spot machine cleaning, hard surface scrub and recoat, auto scrub, burnishing.
Restorative cleaning – Furniture moved, and entire carpeted area machine cleaned. Hard surface, strip and refinish VCT and Terrazzo, cement floors.
Project cleaning – When needed: Cleaning light fixture lenses and fixtures. Removing gum, washing surfaces and upholstery cleaning of furniture, tables, auditorium seating and partitions. Walk off mat cleaning. Ceiling vent cleaning.
Spot cleaning – Removing finger smudges, spots, graffiti and solid spots from carpets, entrance doors, walls, partitions, vending machines, and baseboards.
Performs minor maintenance on custodial ensure performance of daily tasks can be met. Ensure proper operation of chemical dilution stations.
Perform snow removal and ice mitigation per buildings seasonal requirements and as assigned by the on-duty supervisor.

Candidates must understand and comply with the following:

Successfully pass a background check
Pre-employment Physical: Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry up to 50lbs
Pre-employment Drug Testing
Drug Free Workplace
Ongoing Functional Capacity Testing
Driver's License Requirement
Essential Services Designation
Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare
Employee may be expected to work various shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays, depending on the needs of the building or work group
Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials
Lab areas & exposure to cleaning products
Possible exposure to Infectious Materials/Human Blood or Bodily Fluids

Job Competencies:

Demonstrated experience effectively working within a diverse population.
Demonstrated organizational commitment.
Effective customer service/interpersonal skills
Attention to details.
Accountability
Communication
Customer Service
Interpersonal Skills
Job Knowledge

Tentative Search Timeline:

These positions are open until filled.

Candidates are required to submit the following to be considered for this position:

Resume, with date ranges, whether it was full or part time, and hours per week worked.
DD-214 for veteran applicants.
Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.
This is an essential service position (Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay and/or interruption).

Six months of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position is required.
Applicants must be a Colorado Resident.
One to Two years of custodial experience in large/high volume commercial buildings is preferred.
Demonstrated experience effectively working within a diverse population is a plus.
Excellent candidates will have one year or more experience in an Essential Personnel role.
Possesses a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to kneel, crouch, crawl, stoop, and reach. Tasks may involve ascending or descending and maintaining balance. The employee will be exposed to hazards that include but are not limited to proximity to mechanical parts, exposure to electric shock, working high exposed places, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Employee may also face exposure infectious materials/human blood or bodily fluids. Tasks may involve exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally and or up to 20lbs of force frequently and or up to 10lbs of force constantly to move objects.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements: Submit all required documents indicated in this posting. Include a current email address as communication is electronic-based. Failure to complete a timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applications MUST be completed in their entirety, including job title, duties, months and years employed, and hours per week worked as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis. Address qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your application, as these along with previous work experience will be used to assess competencies. Answers will be verified against your application and may be checked with references. False information could lead to your removal from the hiring process. Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions. Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts. Therefore, it is essential that in the experience portion of your application material, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies and pre-screening questions. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your status and prevent you from being considered in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. An explanation of your Appeal Rights can be found at https://www.uccs.edu/hr/employment-services/recruitment-search-and-hire/classified-staff. Application Materials Required: Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. These positions are open until filled. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting at https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers. A current resume. Must include date ranges, whether full time or part time, and hours worked per week. DD-214 for veteran applicants.

Job Category: Facilities/Labor,Trades & Crafts

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40117 - VCAF-Facility Services

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Apr 28, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Logan McIntyre Posting Contact Email: bmcinty2@uccs.edu Position Number: 00400692