Custodian I

Custodial Staff Position

Our Custodial Staff members are an essential part of Adams State University's success. Maintaining the cleanliness of our facilities is crucial to providing a safe, comfortable, fully functional, and aesthetically pleasing campus environment that is conducive to teaching, learning, living, and creating the best possible experience for our students, faculty, staff and visitors to our campus.

Custodial positions at Adams State University provide custodial support in various assigned areas on campus. The custodial staff is responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of nearly all interior spaces on the Adams State Campus. Specific duties include but not limited to: cleaning and servicing buildings, by sanitizing, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, removal of trash/debris and recyclable materials. Moving furniture, cleaning kitchens, bathrooms/showers and locker rooms, sinks, walls, floors, windows, closets, replacing light bulbs, stripping and waxing floors, carpet cleaning, burnishing floors, keeping entree ways clean and free snow and debris; and performing set-ups for special functions, supervising student and community service help, and other duties as required.

Other duties may include:

• Floor and Carpet: Perform floor-care cleaning duties: Sweeping, mopping, spray buffing floors, burnish floors, refinish wood, concrete and vinyl composite floors (by removing floor finish sanding or stripping, then sealing and waxing) vacuum and spot clean carpet, straighten and move furniture, shampoo upholstered furniture, carpet extraction and I-capulation.
• Outside Building, Equipment Maintenance: Minor repair/service of building and custodial equipment, including; replacing light bulbs, moving furniture, submitting work requests, tightening screws, servicing vacuum, auto-scrubbers, replacing cleaning pads etc Outside duties including, windows, picking up trash and debris around building's perimeter and removing snow from entrances, handicap ramp and stairs.
• Safety and Chemicals: Understanding Safety Data Sheets; proper use of cleaning chemicals, for example, water, natural soaps, synthetic detergents/surfactants, solvents, acid, alkaline cleaners, etc. The use of these chemicals requires proper safety precautions and knowledge of various chemical hazards. (SDS) Attend training meetings on safety, cleaning procedures, and equipment and product use.
• Special Events and set-ups: Work related to setting up/taking down for special events, for example, moving tables and chairs for registration, graduation, homecoming, New Student Orientation, campus Bbq's or other events as contracted; pulling bleachers in/out for athletic events, moving offices, portable stage equipment, tents, banquets, and other conferences items.

Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description: D8B1TX Custodian I

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only: Six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

A successful candidate will demonstrate responsible professional conduct at all times; will be punctual and observe scheduled work hours; will not abuse leave and will follow call-in procedures. The successful candidate will also follow safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment, when required. Successful Applicants must:

• Read and understand the labels on cleaning materials, warning signs, Safety Data Sheets
• Effectively communicate with campus faculty and staff
• Be willing to work different shifts (day and/or night), including weekends and Holidays
• Exert or lift in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. for force constantly
• Withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents and custodial work
• Withstand exposure to adverse weather while performing snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways as needed

Note: Although this position is non-exempt for FLSA, it is a condition of employment at Adams State University to agree to receive compensation time in lieu of overtime pay.

Appeal Rights: As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. 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. Adams State University 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.