Custodian Jobs

Department Information

MUST BE A COLORADO RESIDENT TO APPLY

POSITION IS LOCATED IN GRAND JUNCTION, MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE IF APPLYING FROM OUT OF TOWN

Colorado Mesa University is seeking full time custodians into a dynamic university environment where they are an essential ingredient to our operations. The University and the State of Colorado is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family, including health, dental and vision coverage, tuition waive / discount program, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, paid holiday and flexible work schedules. We encourage you to review the many benefit options by visiting at https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits

As a custodian, you have an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness of our facilities which is crucial in supporting the learning and working environment of the University. If you take pride in your work and possess excellent customer service skills, we encourage you to apply. Open positions are for various shifts; hours and work weeks vary. Periodic shift work may be required.

Description of Job

Duties: Assist in maintaining a healthy environment by providing outstanding custodial service for campus facilities. In the area of floor-care, duties include sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming and spot cleaning carpet, auto scrubbing, spray buffing, burnishing, refinishing wood, concrete, and vinyl composite floors (removing floor finish by sanding or stripping, then applying seal and wax) and carpet extraction. Cleaning duties include cleaning and re-lamping lighting fixtures, cleaning water fountains, emptying and cleaning waste containers, cleaning walls, doors, and windows, dusting flat surfaces and vents, cleaning and sanitizing all restroom fixtures, urinals and toilet bowls, cleaning toilet partitions and doors, sinks, and mirrors, restocking soap and paper products, straightening and moving furniture, shampooing upholstered furniture, setting up tables, chairs and media equipment for meetings, cleaning dry erase boards, securing areas as required (locking and unlocking rooms and buildings), inputting work requests and filling out time log in maintenance management system ("Schooldude"), cleaning and maintaining equipment, turning lights on and off, using proper personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, grippers, aprons, safety shoes), and attending training meetings on safety, cleaning procedures, and equipment and product use. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have six months of custodial experience, which must have been performed within a business/corporation type setting or similar. Part-time work will be prorated. You must include names and phone numbers of three professional references.

• Custodial work is defined as primary work duties which include but are not limited to caring for and maintaining offices within an organization. Custodian work includes buffing, polishing and disinfecting floors, cleaning lavatories as well as performing general dusting and vacuuming within an office environment.

ATTENTION!
The first stage of the comparative analysis process for candidates who meet minimum qualifications is an application review. Therefore it is paramount that you follow directions provided in this job announcement and address in detail your experience with the duties mentioned above in the experience portion of your application.
Preferred Qualifications: Excellent customer service and time-management skills, and the ability to follow directions.
Conditions of Employment: In accordance with Colorado Mesa University policy, candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must be able to exert up to or in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. Position will require; walking, climbing, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reading, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, and color vision.
Supplemental Information
For complete details and requirements, visit www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/newempl.html. For online application, go to Colorado State Job Opportunities . If you are completing a paper application, it can be picked up at the address below and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the date given above (postmarks not accepted).
Colorado Mesa University Human Resources Office
Lowell Heiny Hall, Room 237
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-248-1820
Resumes may be included, but applications stating "See Resume" for experience will not be accepted in lieu of the properly completed State of Colorado application forms.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Be sure the requirements listed above are specifically addressed on your application; failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application. Also, as applications may serve as all or part of the comparative analysis process for this position, it is to your benefit to address your experience with the duties listed above in detail. Applications may be evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts who will rate your education, training and experience as demonstrated on your application. Attach additional pages if necessary to fully explain your experience and education.
Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. If it is determined that your application does not meet the announced minimum qualifications, you will be notified in writing and may contact Shannon Pumphrey at 970-248-1093 within five days of receipt to attempt informal resolution of the matter. If you still do not agree with our decision regarding your qualifications, you have the right to have that decision reviewed by the State Personnel Director. Your request for a Director's review must be received in the State Personnel Director's office within ten days from your receipt of the letter informing you that you do not qualify and should include the following: 1) Job Title; 2) Agency involved; 3) Name of the agency representative spoken to during informal resolution attempts; 4) Date(s) of the conversations; 5) Specific issue(s); 6) Reason it is believed the decision was arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to rule or law. Direct your request to:
State Personnel Board
633 17th Street, Suite 1320
Denver, CO 80202-3604
Fax: 303-866-5038
To request a Director's review, you are required to complete and submit the Colorado State Personnel Consolidated Appeal/Dispute Form, available at http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-SPB/SPB/1232721347216 . Instructions for completing the form, as well as State Personnel Board Rules and Director's Administrative Procedures, are also available on the same Website. Public libraries offer internet access. If you are not able to access the forms on the internet or if you require assistance, please contact our Human Resources Office.
Appeal Rights: Under Colorado State Statute and State Personnel Procedures you have the right to request a review of or appeal to the State Personnel Director any step of the selection process, if you believe the action taken to be arbitrary, capricious or contrary to rule or law. If you believe the content of an examination was arbitrary, capricious or contrary to rule or law (scores and ranks are not considered as conduct or content), your appeal must be in writing and received no later than 10 calendar days from the date the examination was administered. Utilizing the Colorado State Personnel Consolidated Appeal/Dispute Form, which can be found at http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-SPB/SPB/1232721347216 , send appeals to the appropriate address as indicated on the Consolidated Appeal/Dispute Form. The above ten-day deadline and appeal procedures apply, as well, to all charges of discrimination.
Address Confidentiality Program: If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program, CRS 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the HR office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S.mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.
ADAA Accommodations : Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. "
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our succession, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. 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 (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Mesa University 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, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Amy Grimes, at Colorado Mesa University, at [email protected] or 970 248-1578.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF COLORADO TO APPLY.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER