Custodian/Public Facilities Maintenance, Boulder

Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. 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 before the closing date and time listed. At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community. RTD Employee Benefits: (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.) Custodian This job posting is projected to fill two openings Duties & Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL: Employee may be held responsible for any of the following duties as a building custodian, shelter washer or landscape custodian. Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD, uses sound judgment at all times, works effectively in a diverse environment, works safely on the job, respects co-workers and assures the quality of services to all customers both internal and external. Area trash pickup including trash removal and emptying of dumpsters. Operate facilities maintenance vehicles. Snow removal utilizing shovels, power equipment, and pick-up trucks fitted with show plows. Clean and stock restrooms. Sweep grounds parking, and walk areas. Replace and clean fixtures of various types of lamps. Scrub maintenance inspection pits, shop walls and floors. Wash, buff and wax floors using machinery correctly. Clean carpets using wet or dry vacuum. Dust office and public areas including but not limited to ceiling vents, blinds, stairwells and elevators. Wash windows as required. Drive specified route to facilities to be cleaned. Wash shelters using pressure washer. Spot clean shelters including graffiti removal. Communicate with the public in a polite and tactful manner. Control weeds chemically, mechanically or manually; mulches plant beds and planter boxes. Aerate lawns, lay sod, re-seed areas and apply fertilizer. Plant, water, and feed flowers, trees and shrubs. Prune trees and shrubs. Mow and trim all lawn, open fields and other RTD properties. Reset and replace wheel stops in parking areas. Operates sweepers and scrubbers at the division to clean floors. Paints utilizing brushes and rollers as directed. OTHER: Complete special projects and assignments as directed. Qualifications: Must possess a valid Colorado "R" driver's license . No DUI, DWI, or reckless driving in the past 5 years Must obtain a forklift operator license within 1 year. Demonstrate knowledge of and willingness to act in accordance with safety policies and procedures and environmental guidelines. Ability to work safely with all chemicals, demonstrating the ability to read and comprehend labels and mix chemicals in the correct ratios. Knowledge and experience in industrial cleaning procedures. Knowledge of proper operating procedures and maintenance of all equipment, including but not limited to industrial cleaning and landscaping equipment. Willingness to work flexibly in terms of schedule, location and projects. Must be a self-starter, able to solve problems and work with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate in a polite and tactful manner. Demonstrate physical ability to perform the job, which may require working off a ladder/lift, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds or physical strength and endurance. Pay Range: $23.16 - $25.55 Hourly EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. 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, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD 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, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at , or the Talent Acquisition team . To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. RTD provides public transportation services in an eight-county region centered in Denver, Colorado. As a public agency, employees are dedicated to serving the public and providing for the transportation needs of over 3.1 million area residents as well as visitors to the region. Services include bus, rail, shuttles, ADA paratransit services, demand-responsive services, vanpools, and more. The agency’s dedicated workforce epitomizes RTD’s mission of making lives better through connections. In 2024, the system had more than 65 million boardings, a number that has seen year-over-year increases since 2020. RTD employs over 3,100 people and has an operating budget of $1.5 billion. Together, RTD employees work hard to keep this region moving day and night. RTD is committed to full equal opportunity and affirmative action for all applicants and employees. Equal opportunity ensures all qualified applicants and employees are treated fairly and not discriminated against with regard to the individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. RTD participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.