URGENT: Janitor/Custodian 1st and 3rd shift

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Custodian I - (Day & Night Shifts) to join our team!
Were with you for lifes journey. At Denver Health purpose isnt just something we believe inits something we live every day for lifes journey.

Our Values
Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency

Department
Food Services

Job Summary
The Custodian under immediate supervision provides cleaning bed linen change out floor care moving grounds and project services as directed by supervisor. May also perform specific interior and exterior Medical Housekeeping cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment throughout the hospital/clinics. The Custodian may be assigned to any one of several positions to include: patient area cleaner non-patient area cleaner trash technician special care unit cleaner and/or others.
Essential Functions :
Clean building floors by sweeping mopping scrubbing or vacuuming them. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and equipment in order to prevent damage to finishes and fixtures. (20%)
Change bed linens (15%)
Gathers and empties trash and linen. (15%)
Transports and appropriately handles trash recycling medical waste linen and other items to each designated area and maintains waste areas within regulatory standards. (15%)
Uses floor care equipment to strip seal finish and polish floors. Also uses floor care equipment to clean carpet and upholstery. Equipment includes buffers scrubbers burnishers extractors and other related equipment. (15%)
Cleans windows glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners sponges and squeegees (10%)
Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications (10%)

Education :
~ No High School Diploma and/or No GED required

Work Experience :
~ Less than 1 year required

Licenses :
Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safety work environment. Knowledge of chemicals and equipment used to clean surface areas sufficient to be able to maintain a clean and orderly work area. Knowledge of proper cleaning methods.
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn occasional hazards and safety precautions. Skill in understanding and following oral illustrated written or demonstrated instructions. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work within Health Department standards.
Command of English strongly preferred. Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Shift
Varies (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$21.00 - $24.12 / hr

Benefits
At Denver Health we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life your family and your future with generous paid time off fully paid parental leave exceptional retirement contributions comprehensive health coverage and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance career advancement pathways and professional development while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health youre joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year inclusive of vacation personal/sick and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical dental vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education coaching and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety the Public Health Institute at Denver Health Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safety-net healthcare system Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.