Custodian I - Veterans Living Community Center at Fitzsimons - Aurora, CO
About The Position
This position performs custodial work that relates to the general upkeep and sanitation of the facility. The Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado’s veterans. We strive to honor and respect those living in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long-term care and short-term rehab and have a secured memory care neighborhood. We are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center.
Requirements
- Six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
- State of Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout employment.
- Must complete and pass a tuberculosis (TB) test.
- Must be willing to obtain vaccinations, as required by the State and facility.
- Must be able to work shift work, which may include day, evening, and night shifts, as well as holiday & weekends, as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a long-term care/assisted living environment
- One year of experience working as a custodian
- Working with biohazardous waste
- Relevant years of state service experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and restroom servicing in assigned work areas.
- Maintain hard floors (buffing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing) and carpets (shampooing, extracting, spot cleaning).
- Execute thorough monthly or on-request room deep cleans, disinfecting all surfaces, furnishings, beds, and curtains.
- Safely collect, contain, and transport general trash and bio-hazardous waste to designated disposal locations.
- Safely operate cleaning equipment and properly apply disinfectant cleaners in accordance with chemical labeling requirements.
- Maintain orderly custodian closets, clean equipment, and stock/distribute supplies throughout the facility to meet par levels.
- Assist with moving furniture and appliances, replace light bulbs, and help with minor building repairs.
Benefits
- PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave
- State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
- Employee Wellness program
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training, and more
- Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
