Custodian I - Denver

Salary: $19.16 Hourly
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA 03617 03/15/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: AS - Facilities Management
Opening Date: 03/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 4112 S Knox Ct, Denver, CO 80236, USA
Hiring Pay Rate: $19.16 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: View email address on click.appcast.io
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
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Division of Facilities Management - North District

The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) is a customer-driven support organization responsible for operating, maintaining and managing the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards. This is done in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, patients, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities, campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods. These services include the day-to-day facility maintenance and operational needs of buildings, grounds, custodial and fleet services.
North District services the following facilities:

• Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL)
• Wheat Ridge Regional Center to include 20 Group Homes
• Gilliam Youth Services Center
• Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center (Aspire, Golden Peak, and Summit YSCs)
• Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center
• Mount View Youth Services Center
• Platte Valley Youth Services Center
• Prairie Vista Youth Services Center

Description of Job
This position is Open Continuous, and will remain open until all positions are filled.


This position will comply with the Office of Operations and Strategy - Division of Facilities Management's current


working arrangements.
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.


This position performs Housekeeping and Custodial services to assure that the facilities and client environments are cleaned and maintained according to all applicable regulatory standards, and provides a safe sanitary environment for clients and staff. Meet the facilities needs of the Department of Human Services Northern Region customers while managing available resources to provide a physical environment at the highest quality possible. Additionally, the unit establishes and maintains a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment for clients, personnel and visitors in the buildings of the Department of Human Services.


This position is unique in that it provides Custodial Services for a wide range of agencies within the Department of Human Services which includes the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL), Wheat Ridge Regional Center (WRRC to include the group homes) and the Division of Youth Services (DYS) facilities (Prairie Vista, Gilliam, Lookout Mountain Campus, Marvin W. Foote, Mount View Campus and Platte Valley.)


The position is required to meet and maintain all regulatory requirements set by JCAHO. (Joint Commission for Accrediting Health Organizations) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and other regulatory agencies.


What You'll 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 employee's 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, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have at least three months of full-time cleaning experience. This experience must be listed in the work experience section of your application in order to meet the minimum qualifications and move forward in the selection process.

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.
  • Relevant years of state service experience

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.
  • Must be willing to submit and pass Motor Vehicle Checks.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver's license throughout employment in this position.
    
    • Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Travel - This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of their work assignment equipped with supplies to perform daily duties. Travel to training and meetings.
  • 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.
  • May be required to work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours.
  • May be required to respond to after hours call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.
  • Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Explain: Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

• • Disclose that information on the application.
  • Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

Selection Process:

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.


Minimum Qualification Screening Process:
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.


You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."


You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.


Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review:
After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.


Y our Work Experience/Job Duties:

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.


If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.


Supplemental Questions:
Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).
Appeal Rights:
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 the State Personnel Board website.

• • You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
  • You can find the official appeal form here (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).
  • You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

By email ( View email address on click.appcast.io), 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• • At View phone number on click.appcast.io, or
  • Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

For additional recruiting questions, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io

Supplemental Information
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado 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 a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
  • Medical and dental health plans
  • Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
  • Paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
  • State of Colorado Employee Benefit Hub 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Values:

• • 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.

ADA Accommodations:
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.


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 View email address on click.appcast.io.


EEO Statement:
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of 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.
Additional Support For Your Application:
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at View phone number on click.appcast.io Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
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:


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Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.

• Yes
• No

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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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Do you currently possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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Enter your Colorado Driver's License number and Type.
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Are you willing and able to meet all of the Conditions of Employment as listed in this job announcement?

• Yes
• No

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How many months/years of experience do you have performing custodial/housekeeping/environmental services duties?

• 3 months - 1 year
• 2-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8-9 years
• 10+ years

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Select the following environments that you have provided custodial, housekeeping or environmental services in:

• Hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Mental Health Institutes
• Correctional institutions

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Describe your experience cleaning and maintaining facilities such as schools, colleges, hospitals, long-term care facilities, mental health institutes or correctional institutions. Please be detailed to include types of chemicals, equipment used, environments worked in, populations worked with and job tasks.
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This position provides Housekeeping services in locked facilities at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL), Wheat Ridge Regional Center (WRRC) to include the group homes and the Division of Youth Services facilities (Prairie Vista, Gilliam, Lookout Mountain Campus, Marvin W. Foote, Mount View Campus and Platte Valley) where patients,residents and youth reside. Are you willing and able to perform these job duties in these types of facilities and with these types of populations?

• Yes
• No

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Available work assignments are located at the following locations. Please select the work assignments you are interested in.

• Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan - 3520 W. Oxford Ave. Denver, CO 80236
• Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center - 13500 E. Fremont Pl. Centennial, CO 80112
• The Campus at Lookout Mountain - 2901 Ford St. Golden, CO 80401
• The Campus at Mount View - 7862 W. Mansfield Pkwy., Denver, CO 80235
• Wheat Ridge Regional Center - 10285 Ridge Rd., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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