CUSTODIAN I

Salary : $39,852.00 Annually
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GGJ-065-05/26
Department: Colorado State University Pueblo
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 5/30/2026 10:00 AM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 2200 Bonforte BLVDPueblo, CO 81001
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: View email address on click.appcast.io
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.


Department Information


The Facilities Management Department provides a safe, clean, aesthetically attractive and functional campus environment through the maintenance of all campus buildings and building areas for the enhancement of the learning environment, the overall appeal of campus, and the level of human safety and comfort.

This position will report to the Colorado State University Pueblo Evening Custodial Supervisor (Custodial III) and will be responsible for Custodial I functions. This class describes the fully operational level. Position operates independently in performing the full range of custodial tasks and related problem solving. The assignment is clearly defined so the position follows established work procedures. Position operates within standard guidelines and alternatives that are known and any deviation from such require prior approval. Many assignments do not move beyond this level.

The full Custodian Class Description is available online.

Description of Job

Primary Duties
Fulfill Cleaning Standards

• Employee will fulfill the Colorado State University Pueblo Custodial Cleaning Standards in their assigned areas. This may include: vacuum carpets, clean, sanitize, replenish supplies in all bathroom and shower facilities, remove all trash from assigned areas, clean whiteboards/blackboards, empty pencil sharpeners, clean all drinking fountains, clean glass/windows, clean furniture, sweep and mop all floors, clean classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, locker rooms, auditoriums, lobbies, lounges, corridors, elevators, stairways and other spaces. Employee will use Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling and cleaning bodily fluids.

Deep Cleaning Projects

• Employee will be responsible for deep cleaning projects such as restoring carpet, shampooing furniture, stripping and waxing floors, scrubbing non-wax floors, washing walls, detail cleaning air vents, exterior windows, cleaning light fixtures.

Assist Other Facilities Staff

• Position is required to assist all other Physical Plant and Custodial staff as needed to include other duties as assigned by immediate Supervisor. Position may be required to work overtime as needed for University functions, special events or emergency situations that may arise.

Building Exterior Cleaning and Snow Removal

• Position is required to assist with building exterior cleaning and emptying exterior trash receptacles within 25 feet of building exterior. This includes snow and ice removal from assigned building entryways and sidewalks within 25 feet of building exterior. Custodian will spread ice melt as needed to maintain safe walkways for campus stakeholders. Also provides slip protection and appropriate signage on wet floors.

Salary:
$3,321 ($39,852/annual)

Due to budget constraints, we have a constricted wage range for this position. We are only able to accept applications from persons with two years of service or less in the Custodian series. Individuals with related experience outside of the Custodian series are also encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This job announcement is open to current state of Colorado residents only

This position will work a M-F 3pm-11:30am schedule

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

Additional Requirements:

• Valid and unrestricted State of Colorado driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in floor care
• Work experience in a school setting
• Experience working events

Essential Services Designation (Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption.)

Provide essential or emergency services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all faculty, staff, students, and community members including before and after regularly scheduled shifts. This includes emergencies such as broken windows, power outages, storm damages, and snow removal due to inclement weather including during University closures, after-hours, and weekends.


Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous material
This position will have exposure to and will use custodial cleaning supplies and chemicals and ice melt.

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 (), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed View phone number on click.appcast.io) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment 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 ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at View phone number on click.appcast.io; 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 under Rules.

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system here No other format of application materials will be accepted.


Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

1. a letter of intent (cover letter) detailing the extent to which you meet the required minimum requirements and preferred qualifications for this position
2. a current resume or CV
3. three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement).

Applications submitted without the required attachments above or an application not completed in its entirety will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on May 29th, 2026, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.


About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.


Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.


Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at:


Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at View email address on click.appcast.io.

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:


Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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Do you currently reside in the state of Colorado?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a valid and unrestricted State of Colorado drivers' license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing and able to report to work without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare of the campus community?

• Yes
• No

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As listed in the "Supplemental Information" section of the job announcement, have you uploaded the required cover letter detailing the extent to which you meet the listed minimum requirements and preferred qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

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Have you uploaded the required resume/CV?

• Yes
• No

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Have you included the required three professional references with current contact information?

• Yes
• No

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Do you acknowledge that failing to include the required attachments will result in your application not being considered?

• Yes
• No

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If you are a State Classified employee, do you have two years or less of experience in the Custodian series?

• Yes
• No

Required Question