Physical Plant Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Physical Plant Associate

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Trinidad State College

Division: Trinidad State College

Department: TSC Human Resources

Campus: Trinidad Main Campus

Location: Trinidad

Salary Range: $37,000 - $40,000

 

Who We Are:

Trinidad State College, located in Trinidad, Colorado, is a state-supported, two-year institution of higher education. The College was established by an act of the State Legislature in 1925, and is the oldest public two-year college in the State of Colorado. The College’s Service Area includes eight rural counties characterized by low population density and small communities. One campus is located in Trinidad and is a residential campus while the other, located in Alamosa, is a commuter campus. Both campuses serve distinct populations. As a comprehensive Community College, Trinidad State College not only offers ongoing transfer Associate of Arts Degree and Associate of Applied Science (vocational) Degree programs but also has developed and implemented numerous successful short-term vocational certificate programs, and totally inclusive adult education and developmental programs.

 

Job Summary:

This full-time position, under the supervision of the Director of Facilities, shall maintain cleanliness and sanitation of campus facilities to include auxiliary buildings. Position performs custodial and preventative maintenance duties on all buildings assigned. Works as an individual or as part of a team. Position also maintains perimeter grounds of buildings and snow removal as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Cleaning and Sanitation
• Cleans exteriors of buildings by removing trash from entrances, cleaning entry doors and windows, removing snow, emptying trash receptacles, washing windows, removing cobwebs and cleaning entry mats and rugs.
• Cleans office, classroom and laboratory spaces by dust mop, wet mop, vacuum carpets and furniture, cleans windows, white boards and erasers, walls, doors, desks, dusts, replaces lights, washes light fixtures, and shampoos furniture.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and disinfects all restroom toilet bowls, urinals, partitions, sinks, dispensers, sanitary napkin holders, plumbing fixtures, mirrors, walls, ceilings, vents, windows, and floors.
• Fills all dispensers with toilet paper, hand towels, soap, seat covers and sanitary napkins.
• Cleans and sanitizes all drinking fountains.
• Maintains and cleans custodial storage closet and maintains custodial equipment to make sure they are clean, neat, and functional.

Safety and Security
• Monitors conditions and security by observing and reporting to supervisor all conditions, including repairs needed and potential hazards.
• Secures all buildings by locking all windows and doors at end of evening shift.

Floor Maintenance
• Maintains all tile floor surfaces by sweeping mopping, stripping, waxing, and burnishing.
• Maintains all carpet floors by vacuuming, shampooing, and extracting.

Event Setup
• Processes all event set ups for buildings.
• Assists with event outdoor venue setups as needed.

Customer Service and Teamwork
• Assists other trades and covers work areas during employees’ vacations and absences.
• Provides positive and productive assistance and guidance to work study employees, hourly employees, and volunteers.
• Reports any equipment issues to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Competencies/KSAs:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) months of custodial experience. The custodial/janitorial duties must be the primary function of existing position to receive credit for experience or will be pro-rated. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated).
• Excellent time management skills
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently and among teams.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.
• Must pass any and all required pre-employment screenings.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License to drive a State-owned vehicle when necessary.
• Standing for long periods of time, including kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, and grabbing.
• Must have adequate range of motion in upper extremities.
• Experience utilizing various electric and battery-operated floor burnisher, buffers, vacuum cleaners, wet-vacs, extractors, and floor scrubbers.
• Occasional use of stepladders and ladders to perform high dusting and cleaning of windows, cabinets, door frames and air vents.
• Operating machinery which may shake or vibrate with force such as large floor scrubbers or polishers.
• Exposure to dust, and fumes.
• Moving furniture and lifting supplies 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. of force constantly.
• Ability to observe, recognize and address custodial needs of facilities on a daily basis and when working on specific projects

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Selection Process:

Special Requirements:
The successful candidate must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire.

Application Instructions: 

Closing
Closing date for receipt and consideration of candidates is August 16, 2026
Incomplete applicant files may not be considered. Screening of applications to begin immediately.

Inquiries
Yvette Atencio, Human Resources – View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Additional Information/Benefits:

Notice To All Applicants
Former employees of the Colorado Community College system or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your application/within your application materials. All materials submitted become the property of Trinidad State College and will not be returned. The State of Colorado must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act/1986. If hired, you will be required to provide documents to show your identity and authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired. Colorado fiscal rules require all new employees to be on direct deposit.

CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITY
This position has been identified by the U.S. Department of Education as a Campus Security Authority. As a Campus Security Authority, the incumbent in this position is required to report all crimes that they become aware of to the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students or Human Resources Department at Trinidad State College.

This position must report all incidents, whether directly or indirectly, that you become aware regarding Civil Rights, which includes all sexual misconduct incidences, to the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator for the College.

This position is responsible for development of student training and awareness programming for the athletic team regarding unlawful discrimination and harassment prevention, which includes sexual misconduct, in collaboration with the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator for the College as well as the College Athletic Director.

This position is responsible for development of primary prevention and awareness programs for the athletic team for incoming students as well as ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns pursuant to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act on dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, in collaboration with College staff responsible with overseeing Clery Act compliance.

For information regarding Trinidad State College Security, including crime statistics for the Trinidad and Alamosa campus and surrounding area, please see the Trinidad State College Campus Security website at: -security.html. For a hard copy report please contact View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

TSC Mission Statement
Trinidad State’s mission is to enrich the lives of our diverse communities by providing quality educational experiences and promoting lifelong learning.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. TSC contributes 20.95% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available. Please note student employees are not eligible to contribute to PERA.
Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. TSC/CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Additional information about this, and Life and Disability benefit information can be found at the CCCS Employee Benefits site under “Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information.” Please note that Kaiser and Anthem Blue Priority plans are not offered at TSC.
Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP)
Sick leave is granted in accordance with SB20-205, Sick Leave for Employees, accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.