Custodian I Grand Junction

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Division of Facilities Management - Western Division

The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) exists to plan design construct operate maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses. Work is done according to all applicable code requirements and 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 campuses and the surrounding neighborhoods.

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

Description of Job
This positions function is to maintain a clean healthy and safe environment for residents and staff by performing custodial work that relates to the general upkeep and sanitation of Western DFM facilities. Cleaning is performed according to the standard found in written manuals written and verbal instructions safety data sheets (SDS) HCFA standards Health Department standards and state rules and procedures.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Performs daily cleaning sanitizing and servicing of assigned work area 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.

• 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.

• Cleans and services equipment maintains janitorial closet supplies stock levels and chemical labeling requirements.

• Snow removal.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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. If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply. When call back applies a minimum of two (2) hours of the employees regular base pay is guaranteed. Eligible employees are those who are eligible for overtime and any call back time is counted as work time.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have at least three (3) months of cleaning experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

• Experience cleaning and maintaining facilities such as schools colleges hospitals long-term care facilities mental health institutes or correctional institutions.

• Experience sweeping and mopping floors cleaning restrooms emptying trash as well as performing general dusting and vacuuming within schools colleges hospitals long-term care facilities mental health institutes or correctional institutions.

Conditions of 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.

• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

• Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.

• Possession of a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License.

  • Out-of-State Drivers License holders must obtain a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License within 30 days of employment start date.

• Travel May be required to travel to training and meetings.

• Motor Vehicle 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 without delay and/or without interruption.

• Must be available for shift work. Will be required to work various hours for coverage weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours.

• Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials Explain: Proximity to moving mechanical parts Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to electrical shock and or working in high exposed places.
  
  

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal formhere.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email ( ) or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 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 the 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.

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions please contact

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join 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.Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. 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

• Medicalanddentalhealth plans

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of ColoradoEmployee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs well-being and dignity of the individuals families and communities we serve. We commit to respect fairness and access in every decision policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• 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.

This includes completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing 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.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing aColorado for ALLof our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a Colorado for ALL drives 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.

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