Auxiliary Custodian I

Colorado Mesa University•Grand Junction, CO

5d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Mesa University is hiring an Auxiliary Custodian I to help maintain clean, healthy campus facilities and support the University’s learning and working environment. The position provides custodial services across campus facilities and may involve work at main and auxiliary campuses. This is an interim/temporary full-time position with working hours Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The posting also notes that open positions may have varying shifts and work weeks and that periodic shift work may be required. The role involves extensive floor care and general cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, carpet care, floor finishing, restroom sanitation, and cleaning fixtures and surfaces. Other duties include replenishing restroom supplies, moving and arranging furniture, setting up rooms and equipment for meetings, securing facilities, recording work requests and time, maintaining cleaning equipment, and attending safety and procedures training. The position requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check. The employee must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and be able to drive a motorized vehicle and/or golf cart to job sites. The position is designated as essential services, requiring the employee to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency University services without delay or interruption. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least six months of custodial experience in a business/corporation-type setting or similar; part-time work is prorated.
Appropriate education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis; transcripts must be provided when using this substitution.
Must provide names and phone numbers of three professional references.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license.
Must be able to drive a motorized vehicle and/or golf cart to job sites on main and auxiliary campuses.
Must be able to perform essential and/or emergency University services without delay or interruption as an essential-services employee.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to follow directions.
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access and success for underrepresented students in higher education.

Responsibilities

Perform floor care including sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, spot-cleaning carpet, auto scrubbing, spray buffing, burnishing, refinishing floors, and carpet extraction.
Clean and re-lamp lighting fixtures; clean water fountains, waste containers, walls, doors, windows, flat surfaces, and vents.
Clean and sanitize restroom fixtures, urinals, toilet bowls, partitions, doors, sinks, and mirrors; restock soap and paper products.
Straighten and move furniture, shampoo upholstered furniture, and set up tables, chairs, and media equipment for meetings.
Clean dry erase boards and secure areas as required by locking and unlocking rooms and buildings.
Enter work requests and complete time logs in the maintenance management system (Schooldude).
Clean and maintain custodial equipment and turn lights on and off.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, goggles, grippers, aprons, and safety shoes.
Attend training meetings on safety, cleaning procedures, and equipment and product use.
Drive a motorized vehicle and/or golf cart to job sites on main and auxiliary campuses.