Custodial Technician

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Technician helps maintain a clean, welcoming, and healthy environment throughout Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. The role performs custodial work across offices, public areas, facilities, and Zoo grounds, including indoor and outdoor spaces. It supports a comfortable guest experience and a healthy workplace for staff while contributing to DZCA’s mission of inspiring communities to save wildlife for future generations. The position also participates in snow removal operations, maintains cleaning equipment, follows safety procedures, and reports maintenance concerns. It is an on-campus role with a variable schedule that may include early hours, weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays, with on-call availability for snow removal.

Requirements

Ability to pass a physical examination, background check, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand and follow oral, illustrated, written, or demonstrated instructions.
Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary precautions sufficient to establish a safe work environment for self and others.
Ability to follow all DZCA safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience as a custodian, janitor, or in a similar role.
Working knowledge of industry equipment and facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize assigned surfaces and areas, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, polishing floors, and emptying waste in offices and facilities.
Clean and disinfect high-use areas daily, including restrooms, kitchens, and other surfaces throughout indoor and outdoor Zoo grounds.
Clean biohazard waste using the proper personal protective equipment.
Pick up litter and debris throughout the Zoo.
Participate in snow removal operations and be available on call for snow removal.
Operate light equipment for minor and major projects.
Follow established procedures and DZCA safety rules to maintain a safe working environment.
Clean and maintain equipment.
Follow procedures for storing and disposing of trash and transport it to designated areas.
Report maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.
Secure all doors within the assigned area.
Replenish disposable products such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.