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This position is open only to Colorado state residents.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Division of Facilities Management - Southern District:
The Division of Facilities Management exists to plan design construct operate maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe sanitary and effective environment for clients youth residents consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses.
Agencies served are: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) PuebloRegional Center (PRC) Division of Youth Services (Zeb Pike Spring Creek and Pueblo Youth Services Center) and the four nursing homes in the southern district. Total Facilities are approximately 2 million sq. ft. at multiple sites in over 110 buildings.Description of Job
- This unit exists to perform Housekeeping and Custodial services to assure that the facilities and client environments are cleaned and maintained according to all applicable regulatory standards and provides a safe sanitary environment for clients and staff. Meet the facilities needs of the Department of Human Services Southern Region customers while managing available resources to provide a physical environment at the highest quality possible. Additionally the unit establishes and maintains a pleasant safe and sanitary environment for clients personnel and visitors in the buildings of the Department of Human Services.This position is unique in that it provides Custodial Services for a wide range of agencies within the Department of Human Services which include Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo campus the Division of Youth Corrections and the Division supporting Developmental Disabilities. The position is required to meet and maintain all regulatory requirements set by JCAHO (Joint Commission for Accrediting Health Organizations) the Colorado Department of Public Health and other regulatory agencies.
Duties:- Performs daily cleaning sanitizing and servicing of assigned work areas as per schedules and procedures by use of appropriate disinfectant cleaners chemicals and equipment consisting of sweeping dust mopping wet mopping vacuuming restroom cleaning and other duties as assigned.
- The position requires the driving of State vehicles from agency to agency for which we provide services to.
- Performs daily detail cleaning of assigned area as per schedules and procedures by use of appropriate disinfectant cleaners chemicals and equipment consisting of washing walls doors frames sills windows baseboards fixtures furnishings ceilings vents and light fixtures.
- Performs weekly project work within all areas including all hard floor and carpet areas.
- Performs project floor work consisting of buffing scrubbing stripping waxing and sealing of hard floor surfaces and spot cleaning shampooing and extracting of carpeted floors by use of appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Collects and disposes of trash and biohazard waste by properly containing and transporting to proper disposal locations.
- The removal of desks chairs etc. to conduct project floor work in all areas on a weekly basis.
- Participates in moving of furniture appliances equipment supplies etc. manually and by use of moving equipment.
- May need to assist in snow removal when needed.
- Cleans and services equipment maintains janitorial closet supplies stock levels and chemical labeling requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
This is a full-time in-person essential position. Shift work may be required. Must be available for and respond to call backs to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner.Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential law enforcement highway maintenance and other support services directly necessary for the health safety and welfare of patients residents and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA non exempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.Call Back applies when an eligible employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have three (3) months of cleaning experience.Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:- Ability to maintain a set schedule to finish cleaning maintenance and other tasks to meet facility needs.
- Ability to follow set cleaning procedures for various facilities;knowledge of project floor work such as buffing and waxing; ability to maintain cleaningsupplies inventory and order new supplies appropriately
- Ability to identify problematic areas within facilities and clean facilities thoroughly. Able to scrub surfaces move furniture shovel snow and dispose of waste appropriately.
- Experience cleaning and maintaining facilities (ie. educational institutions hospitals long-term care facilities etc...)
- Experience sweeping and mopping floors cleaning restrooms emptying trash as well as performing general dusting and vacuuming within a facility.
- Experience working with the mental health and/or locked adolescent population.
- Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list.
Conditions of Employment:- All job offers are contingent on a successful physical exam which also includes a lift and range of motion test provided by a designated health care professional certifying the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDHS and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from this process and the use of this information in connection with CDHSs consideration of application for employment.
- A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
- Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
- Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
- Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
- Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services.
- Must be available for shift work.
- May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours.
- Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials:
- Proximity to moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Exposure to electrical shock and or
- Working in high exposed places.
Must be willing to travel to different site locations within your assigned region utilizing a state vehicle.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.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.
You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite. An appeal or review must be submitted on theofficial appeal form(Adobe PDF) signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( ) 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 departments action.
Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage. Supplemental Information
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation go to Values:
We believe in a people-first approach:To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS 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 our ADAA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call 1-.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
