Custodian I

POSITION TITLE: Custodian I

COMPENSATIONRANGE: 39,852.00 - 39,852.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENTCLASSIFICATION: Classified

DEPARTMENT: Custodial

TARGET HIRE DATE: 7/6/2026

BENEFITS: UNC's CareerHub

**To be considered for this position, please apply directly through the State of Colorado's official job portal via the COMPLETE APPLICATION link provided above (NeoGov). Applications submitted through platforms other than NeoGOV will not be reviewed.**

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/22/2026.

Position Summary:

A. Duty: Space Cleaning 65 %
Brief Duty Description:


Perform custodial and sanitation services across campus facilities, including classrooms, offices, lecture halls, laboratories, residence halls, dining halls, recreation centers, medical school facilities, corridors, entrances, stairwells, and common areas. Responsibilities include routine cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping and disinfecting surfaces, cleaning windows and water fountains, emptying trash and recycling, and resetting furniture. In addition, perform annual deep cleaning and restorative maintenance activities, including stripping and waxing floors, shampooing and extracting carpets, and other intensive cleaning procedures to maintain the long-term appearance, safety, and functionality of campus facilities. Complete additional cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned to ensure a safe, sanitary, and well-maintained environment.


B. Duty: Restrooms, Locker rooms, and Shower rooms 15 %
Brief Duty Description:


Perform routine and deep cleaning of restrooms, locker rooms, and shower facilities, including disinfecting and sanitizing surfaces; sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors; cleaning and sanitizing toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, stalls, lockers, and shower areas; restocking supplies; emptying trash and recycling; and maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in accordance with established health and safety standards.


C. Duty: Floor care 7%
Brief Duty Description:


Perform daily and scheduled maintenance of carpeted and hard-surface flooring, including routine cleaning, spot cleaning, and spill response; interim care such as burnishing and low-moisture carpet cleaning; and deep cleaning and restorative services including stripping, refinishing, sealing, and waxing hard floors, as well as shampooing and extracting carpets. Responsibilities include the safe movement and replacement of furniture and equipment necessary to complete flooring maintenance in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.


D. Duty: Snow Removal 3%
Brief Duty Description:


Perform snow and ice removal services for building entrances, walkways, and other designated pedestrian areas to ensure safe access during winter weather conditions. Responsibilities include shoveling, applying appropriate ice melt products in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines, and removing residual ice melt materials once snow and ice conditions have cleared. This work may be performed outside of regularly scheduled shifts and may require availability during early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends based on weather events and operational needs.

E. Duty: Event Cleaning 10%
Brief Duty Description:


Provide operational support for campus events by performing event setup, breakdown, and post-event cleaning across a variety of facilities. Responsibilities include opening, closing, and securing bleachers; setting up, arranging, and tearing down tables, chairs, staging, and related equipment; and cleaning and restoring athletic facilities, academic spaces, residence halls, outdoor venues, and other event locations. Support a wide range of events including athletic competitions, commencement ceremonies, meetings, entertainment and recruiting events, weddings, and other externally hosted functions, as well as performing deep cleaning and rapid turnaround cleaning for summer camps, conferences, and seasonal programs to ensure facilities are safe, clean, and event-ready.


Minimum Qualifications: Per State of Colorado Minimum Qualification

Benefits:
Benefits available includehealth, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of severaldefined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receivesick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employeesare eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spousesof UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above areeligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants willcover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may beavailable based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud tobe a HispanicServing Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in theirfamily to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub, to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC'scompliance with this policy.


ADA Accommodations The University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.