Custodian I

The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado•Greeley, CO

2d•$40,728 - $40,728•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian I supports the university’s academic, research, residential, and public service missions by keeping campus facilities clean, safe, sanitary, and well maintained. The position provides routine and specialized cleaning, maintenance, and care of campus buildings and surrounding areas while following established standards, safety regulations, and institutional policies. Work covers classrooms, offices, lecture halls, laboratories, residence and dining halls, recreation centers, medical school facilities, corridors, entrances, stairwells, common areas, and event venues. Duties include routine and deep cleaning of facilities and restrooms; maintaining carpeted and hard-surface floors; removing snow and ice from designated pedestrian areas; and preparing, restoring, and cleaning facilities for events. Snow removal may occur outside regularly scheduled shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends, depending on weather and operational needs. The role may also involve moving furniture and equipment and completing additional cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned. The position is contingent on Colorado State Legislature funding and Board of Trustees approval, and is subject to University of Northern Colorado policies and regulations. A satisfactory background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States are required after a conditional offer. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one month of hire.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications are per State of Colorado; specific qualifications are not listed in the posting.
Satisfactory completion of a background check and educational check after a conditional offer.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Submit original transcripts within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

Clean campus facilities, including classrooms, offices, lecture halls, laboratories, residence halls, dining halls, recreation centers, medical school facilities, corridors, entrances, stairwells, and common areas.
Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, wipe and disinfect surfaces, clean windows and water fountains, empty trash and recycling, and reset furniture.
Perform annual deep cleaning and restorative maintenance, including floor stripping and waxing and carpet shampooing and extraction.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and shower facilities, including floors, toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, stalls, lockers, and shower areas; restock supplies and empty trash and recycling.
Perform routine, interim, and restorative care for carpeted and hard-surface floors, including spot cleaning, spill response, burnishing, low-moisture carpet cleaning, stripping, refinishing, sealing, waxing, shampooing, and extraction.
Move and replace furniture and equipment as needed to complete flooring maintenance.
Remove snow and ice from building entrances, walkways, and designated pedestrian areas; apply ice melt and remove residual materials when conditions clear.
Set up, break down, and clean campus events; open, close, and secure bleachers; and arrange or remove tables, chairs, staging, and related equipment.
Clean and restore athletic facilities, academic spaces, residence halls, outdoor venues, and other event locations, including rapid-turnaround and deep cleaning for camps, conferences, and seasonal programs.
Complete additional cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Selection of defined contribution retirement plans for full-time positions
Sick leave
Other leave options may be available based on position
Tuition waiver benefits for full-time employees
Undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% of in-state tuition for eligible dependents and spouses of UNC employees employed at 0.5 FTE or above