Custodian I - University of Colorado : Job Details

Custodian I - 32849 Classified Staff

Description

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).

What We Offer:

• The salary for this position starts at $37,920 ($3,160/month or $18.23/hr)

• This position has been determined to be eligible for overtime (non-exempt) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits ( , some of which include:

• Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee.

• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance

• Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals (starting 8 hours of vacation and 6.66 hours of sick accrued per month, prorated if part-time)

• Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%.

• Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent

• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment.

• Off Campus Housing Resources (

Work Location: On-site.

Description:

Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) ( !

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.

Who We Are:

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system (link: ( ) and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus. Find more information about working at UCCS here ( .

The city, which was recently ranked as the number nine Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2023 ( , known as Olympic City USA, rests at the base of Pikes Peak, the inspiration for the song America the Beautiful and a must-see for residents and visitors alike. With a mild climate and 247 days of sunshine each year, the Springs boasts some of the state's best recreation opportunities. Find out more about living in Colorado Springs through the Visit Colorado Springs page ( .

The key responsibilities include:

• 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

• 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.

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.###.####) 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) ###-####; 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.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) ###-####.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Qualifications

Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the desired

skills and experience to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six months of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

• Must be a Colorado Resident.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to Two years of custodial experience in large/high volume commercial buildings.

• Demonstrated experience effectively working within a diverse population.

• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

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. Visit this website 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 ( . 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-###-#### #5 or [email protected] ( . 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 ( . 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 - 40095 - VCAF-FAC-ADMIN OP

Schedule : Full-time

Posting Date : Mar 27, 2024

Unposting Date : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Sallie Albaugh Posting Contact Email: [email protected] ( Position Number: 00400337

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.