Auxiliary Custodian I

Colorado Mesa University•Grand Junction, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Auxiliary Custodian I assists in maintaining a healthy environment by providing custodial services for Colorado Mesa University campus facilities. The role helps maintain clean facilities that support the University’s learning and working environment. This is an interim/temporary full-time position. The listed working hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM; the posting also notes that open positions may have various shifts and that periodic shift work may be required. Duties include floor care and cleaning, such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, spot-cleaning and extracting carpets, auto scrubbing, buffing, burnishing, and refinishing wood, concrete, and vinyl composite floors. Other tasks include cleaning lighting fixtures, fountains, waste containers, walls, doors, windows, surfaces, vents, restrooms, and upholstered furniture; restocking soap and paper products; moving and arranging furniture; and setting up tables, chairs, and media equipment for meetings. The custodian also secures areas, enters work requests and time logs in the Schooldude maintenance management system, maintains equipment, operates lights, uses required personal protective equipment, and attends training on safety, cleaning procedures, equipment, and products. The position requires six months of custodial experience in a business or corporation-type setting or similar, though appropriate education may substitute year for year. Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen and a background check, and must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license. The position is designated as an essential service, requiring the employee to be on duty to perform essential 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 experience is prorated.
Appropriate education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis; transcripts must be provided if using this substitution.
Must provide names and phone numbers for 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 pass a background check.
Must verify U.S. employment eligibility.
Must be available for essential or emergency University services without delay or interruption.

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

Provide custodial services to maintain a healthy and clean environment in campus facilities.
Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, vacuum, and spot-clean carpets; perform carpet extraction, auto scrubbing, spray buffing, burnishing, and floor refinishing.
Clean lighting fixtures, water fountains, waste containers, walls, doors, windows, flat surfaces, vents, restroom fixtures, partitions, sinks, and mirrors.
Restock soap and paper products and shampoo upholstered furniture.
Straighten and move furniture and set up tables, chairs, and media equipment for meetings.
Secure areas by locking and unlocking rooms and buildings as required.
Enter work requests and complete time logs in the Schooldude maintenance management system.
Clean and maintain 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, equipment, and product use.
Drive a motorized vehicle and/or golf cart to job sites on main and auxiliary campuses.