CDA-State Fair Custodian (Custodian I)

State of Colorado•Pueblo, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s State Fair Custodian works in the Event Services unit of the Operations section at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. The position provides custodial services, groundskeeping, customer service, and event support for the fairgrounds, including the annual Colorado State Fair and other rentals and events. It prepares buildings and event areas, maintains cleanliness, assists with event setups and cleanup, and reports hazards or maintenance needs to the Event Services Manager. Custodial work includes collecting trash and recycling; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, buildings, offices, and exterior entrances; maintaining floors, carpets, windows, fixtures, and high-touch areas; replenishing supplies; and performing emergency cleaning. The employee safely uses, stores, and maintains cleaning chemicals, equipment, and machinery, and may perform routine equipment maintenance. Groundskeeping duties include snow removal, flowerbed care, watering, weeding, leaf and debris removal, light tree or vegetation trimming, gutter cleaning, and cleaning animal stalls or pens. The position also performs minor maintenance and secures buildings, offices, and gates as needed. Event support includes preparing venues, providing renters access, setting up and removing event equipment, and cleaning event spaces before, during, and after events. Under the Event Services Manager’s direction, the employee may serve as a contact or work lead for temporary event staff and inmate work crews, and may conduct post-event walkthroughs. This is an in-person position ineligible for remote work. Applicants must be Colorado residents and have an active Colorado driver’s license. The position requires willingness to work outside normal business hours and outdoors in adverse weather conditions. The stated hourly salary range is $19.35–$23.22.

Requirements

At least six months of relevant experience in custodial or janitorial roles, or a combination of related education and relevant experience totaling six months; part-time experience is prorated.
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application and during employment.
Must have an active Colorado driver’s license.
Must be willing to work outside normal business hours.
Must be able to work outdoors in adverse conditions, including rain, heat, and snow.
Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
Detail-oriented and able to work well under pressure.
Proactive problem-solving and strong decision-making capability.
Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and public-speaking skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulatory role, including working with rules and regulations.
Relevant experience working for the State of Colorado.

Responsibilities

Clean buildings and grounds before and after events and rentals and maintain fairgrounds cleanliness.
Collect and dispose of trash and recycling; vacuum, mop, sweep, scrub, dust, and perform other cleaning tasks.
Deep-clean, sanitize, and disinfect restroom fixtures and surfaces, and replenish restroom dispensers and supplies.
Clean and maintain buildings, offices, floors, carpets, walls, fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, and high-touch areas.
Clean building exteriors, entrances, entry doors, windows, mats, and rugs.
Perform emergency cleaning, including cleaning animal waste, human waste, or bodily fluids.
Use, store, maintain, and secure cleaning supplies, chemicals, equipment, and machinery; maintain janitorial equipment and replace belts, hoses, or filters as needed.
Inventory and stock janitorial supplies, maintain clean and orderly storage areas, and report supply needs, hazards, or maintenance needs to the supervisor or Event Services Manager.
Perform groundskeeping, including snow removal, flowerbed preparation and care, watering, weeding, leaf and debris removal, vegetation trimming, gutter cleaning, and animal stall or pen cleaning.
Perform minor maintenance such as changing light bulbs, painting, and repairing or replacing dispensers.
Secure offices, buildings, and gates as needed.
Operate vehicles and machinery used for groundskeeping and event work.
Prepare buildings and grounds for rentals and the annual Colorado State Fair; provide renters access to buildings and rented areas.
Set up and remove tables, chairs, dance floors, basketball floors, stages, animal pens, arena panels, sound systems, tents, barricades, fences, panels, gates, and other event equipment.
Clean event areas, restrooms, and exterior areas before, during, and after events; transport equipment and debris to appropriate storage or disposal locations.
Under the Event Services Manager’s direction, serve as a point of contact or work lead for temporary event staff and inmate work crews, including explaining or training them on assigned duties and checking that work is completed.
Conduct post-event walkthroughs as assigned to assess cleanliness and identify damage.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, with optional 401(k) and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans.
Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account contribution of $60 per month.
Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance.
Paid Short Term Disability coverage and optional Long Term Disability coverage.
11 paid holidays per year.
Vacation and sick leave accruals.
State employee discount program through BenefitHub.
Employee Wellness program.
Flexible schedules, remote work opportunities where eligible, free parking, and professional development.