(Auraria) Custodian II Day Shift

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

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 38000 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 youre interested in a great job working alongside great people this may be the opportunity for which youve been waiting for.

Description of Job

Job Summary:

This position serves as a Custodial Work Leader operating independently to perform the full range of custodial tasks work leaders exercise some control over the continual work product of addition to work lead responsibilities this position performs custodian work by cleaning and sanitizing facilities for the students staff faculty and customers of Auraria Campus facilities by sweeping mopping and/or vacuuming floors cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and stocking the restrooms with needed supplies. Timely removal of waste and recyclable materials. Snow removal and ice abatement as needed.

The scheduled shift for this position is a day shift position with the work schedule of Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or Monday - Friday 7:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. based on business needs.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for supervising custodial staff and ensuring high-quality cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities. Duties include:

Custodian Work Lead:

Oversees the quality accuracy and timeliness of work performed by Custodian I staff on their team.
Leads daily custodial operations including assigning tasks monitoring work and assisting staff with cleaning campus facilities (interior and exterior spaces).
Serves as the first-level supervisor for Custodian I employees and elevates performance issues when needed.
Manages scheduling approves leave coordinates coverage for special projects and maintains required staff documentation.
Provides training and guidance on equipment use chemical handling safety practices PPE SDS awareness and agency policies.
Communicates division updates policy changes and operational expectations; conducts regular staff meetings.
Completes nightly shift reports and attendance entries when the supervisor is absent.
Supports the supervisor by ensuring supply closets are stocked and laundry tasks are completed.

Cleaning of Interior Areas of Auraria Campus Facilities

Cleans and sanitizes restrooms offices conference rooms lounges food court areas stairwells elevators corridors and other assigned spaces.
Services and restocks restrooms.
Collects and empties trash and recycling from receptacles and common areas.
Sweeps mops scrubs or vacuums floors as needed.
Cleans glass mirrors and partitions using appropriate cleaning solutions and tools.
Follows roper procedures for chemical use and power equipment to protect surfaces and fixtures.
Handles solid waste and desk-side/community recycling throughout facilities.

Cleaning of Exterior Auraria Campus Facilities:

Cleans and removes debris litter and graffiti from exterior building areas.
Empties exterior trash and litter from outdoor receptacles and common areas such as entryways and sidewalks.
Sweeps and maintains building entryways and exits keeping them free of litter.
Cleans exterior windows and surfaces using appropriate cleaning solutions and tools.
Uses the correct containers and equipment for mixing and applying cleaning solutions.
Removes graffiti from exterior walls and floor surfaces using approved chemical solutions.

Building Management

Monitor building security and safety by locking doors after hours and checking equipment to prevent hazards.
Alerts management when major repairs safety concerns or physical security issues are identified.
Maintains proper control and security of issued keys needed to perform daily duties.

Equipment Maintenance/Routine duties:

Empties and cleans vacuums auto-scrubbers buckets and hydro-vacs each day.
Keeps custodial workstations clean organized and stocked with necessary supplies.
Maintains custodial workstations in a safe condition by preventing fire spill and other hazards.
Follows proper procedures for safely storing discarded chemical products prior to disposal by the health and safety team.
Reports equipment in need of repair to the Supervisor Superintendent or Director.

Non-Routine Cleaning/Maintenance Projects:

Leads and coordinates staff on non-routine cleaning and maintenance projects including assigning monitoring and inspecting work.
Moves and stocks custodial closets with bulk supplies.
Performs major window washing and blind dusting as needed.
Conducts restorative floor and carpet care including stripping sealing finishing and polishing.
Assists with moving and setting up tables chairs and other furniture or equipment for projects.
Transports event equipment (tables chairs etc.) to and from storage loading docks or vehicles by hand or with carts or other equipment.

Water Extraction Upholstery Care and Seasonal Exterior Safety:

Removes water debris and moisture from carpeted floors and upholstered furniture using appropriate extraction equipment and disinfectants.
Cleans upholstery by hand or with extraction tools according to scheduled maintenance needs.
Clears snow and ice from walkways ramps and stairs to maintain safe access to buildings.
Applies de-icer as needed to keep entrances safe and accessible during winter conditions.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year of full-time custodial or laundry experience in a professional work setting.
Valid unencumbered Colorado drivers license.

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 perform the physical demands of this position which include physical manipulating and moving furniture and supplies in excess of 100 lbs. on a frequent basis as well as 20 lbs. to 50 lbs. (occasionally).
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 drivers license.
Please note that if offered employment candidates will be required to furnish a copy of the motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.

Supplemental Information

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 classifications 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 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 () 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. For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; 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 at 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 Coveredposition it doesfall 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:

Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications:E-mail AddressAll 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 QualificationsYour 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 isnt 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/wk0.75 FTE9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk0.5 FTE6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk0.25 FTE3 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

Department InformationWho we are:Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver Metropolitan State Uni...