Custodial Technician

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance•Denver, CO

10d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Technician helps maintain a clean, welcoming, and healthy environment throughout Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. The position cleans and sanitizes assigned surfaces and facilities, including offices, public areas, restrooms, kitchens, and indoor and outdoor spaces. It also supports a safe and comfortable experience for guests and staff by handling waste, replenishing supplies, maintaining equipment, and reporting maintenance concerns. The role includes snow-removal duties and may require a variable schedule, including early hours, weekends, evenings, occasional holidays, and 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.
Working knowledge of industry equipment and facility maintenance.
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 working environment for oneself 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize assigned surfaces in offices and facilities, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, polishing floors, and emptying waste bins.
Clean and disinfect high-use areas daily, including restrooms, kitchens, and other surfaces throughout indoor and outdoor Zoo grounds.
Clean biohazard waste using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Pick up litter and debris throughout the Zoo.
Participate in snow-removal operations and be available for a variable schedule, including early hours, weekends, evenings, occasional holidays, and on-call snow-removal duties.
Operate light equipment for minor and major projects.
Follow established procedures and safety rules to help provide a safe working environment.
Clean and maintain equipment.
Follow trash storage and disposal procedures and transport trash to designated areas.
Report maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.
Secure all doors within the assigned area.
Replenish disposable supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.