Custodian I - Pueblo

Job Title

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Description Of Job

This is a full time, in person and essential position. You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. This unit exists to perform 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 Southern 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 include Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo campus, the Division of Youth Corrections and the Division supporting Developmental Disabilities.

Duties:

• Performs daily cleaning, sanitizing, and servicing of assigned work areas 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.
• The position requires the driving of State vehicles from agency to agency for which we provide services to.
• 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.
• May need to assist in snow removal when needed.
• Cleans and services equipment, maintains janitorial closet, supplies, stock levels, and chemical labeling requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have three (3) months of cleaning experience as stated on your application. Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:

• Ability to maintain a set schedule to finish cleaning, maintenance, and other tasks to meet facility needs.
• Ability to follow set cleaning procedures for various facilities; knowledge of project floor work such as buffing and waxing; ability to maintain cleaning supplies inventory and order new supplies appropriately
• Ability to identify problematic areas within facilities and clean facilities thoroughly. Able to scrub surfaces, move furniture, shovel snow, and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining facilities (ie. educational institutions, hospitals, long-term care facilities, etc...)
• Experience sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, as well as performing general dusting and vacuuming within a facility.
• Experience working with the mental health and/or locked adolescent population.
• Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list.

Conditions of Employment:

• All job offers are contingent on a successful physical exam which also includes a lift and range of motion test provided by a designated health care professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDHS and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from this process and the use of this information in connection with CDHS's consideration of application for 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 possess a current, valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license. Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.
• Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
• 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.
• Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services.
• Must be available for shift work.
• May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours.
• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials:
• Proximity to moving, mechanical parts,
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.,
• Exposure to electrical shock, and or
• Working in high exposed places.
• Must be willing to travel to different site locations within your assigned region, utilizing a state vehicle.
• 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.

CDHS Selection Process: Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours 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. 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 a review and rating of all the information you submit.