Custodian I - Residence Halls

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

4d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The starting hourly wage for this position is $19.16 per hour. This position will be posted through 11:59 p.m. 1/20/2026. All applications must be received prior to the closing. This is an essential services position that is eligible for overtime when preapproved by the supervisor and is eligible for call back pay and shift differential when applicable. This is a covered position under the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs & Services Act. Applications will only be accepted through the Fort Lewis College Workday portal https://fortlewiscollege.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FLC. We do not accept applications through any other online website or app and those websites do not feed into our application site. Physical Plant Services (PPS) supports the educational and public service programs of Fort Lewis College through the delivery of effective operations support, maintenance services and management of the College facilities construction programs. The Custodian Services work unit exists to provide a safe, clean and functional campus through continuous maintenance, of College facilities and provide support for College events. This is an essential services position and required to work during inclement weather, emergencies and campus events.

Requirements

6 full time months of commercial, institutional or industrial custodial experience
Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets
Reading, writing and oral comprehension
Strong customer service skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Active listening skills
Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time
Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather
Ability to respond appropriately to supervision
Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers
Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner.
Committed to quality service
A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
All background checks will be conducted in accordance with Fort Lewis College policy.
A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a post offer evaluation of lifting abilities.
This is an essential services position and must be able to work during inclement weather, special events, and emergencies.
If the campus is closed due to inclement weather, this position must be able to get to work on time to assist with weather emergencies.

Responsibilities

Cleaning entryways, lounges, hallways, communal bathrooms, kitchens, computer labs, etc
Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, taking trash to dumpster, cleaning windows, cleaning bathroom fixtures, classroom furniture, light fixtures, baseboards, walls, hard surfaces, hand rails, stairs and floor mats using approved cleaning materials and techniques
Inspects and keeps assigned area clean and safe.
Maintains entrances and breezeways. keeping area clear of snow, ice, dirt and debris
Requires snow shoveling and salt disbursement
Provides set up and take down support for campus events
Works in teams to clean all living spaces in specified buildings after students and conference guests have vacated, preparing spaces for new occupancy including deep cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, appliances, furniture, common areas and carpets requiring extensive communication and prioritization skills.
Develops rapport with students in assigned building, making students feel at home and comfortable in their space.
Answers questions and provides advice pertaining to campus resources and community activities.
Utilize training to identify students of concern and refer or report as needed.
Restock materials and chemicals needed for daily cleaning.
Maintain a neat and tidy custodial closet, alerting Facilities Supervisor of needed supplies and changing vacuum bags and filters as needed.
Alert Facilities Supervisor or General Laborer of necessary equipment maintenance.
Monitor building facilities and convey facilities maintenance needs such as broken windows, blinds, appliances, tears in carpets, etc. to Facilities Supervisor.
Requires heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
Coordinates with co-workers on team work efforts.
Requires flexibility and adaptability skills to deal with last minute changes.
Different shifts and weekend work are required to cover activities.