Custodian I

Western Colorado University•Gunnison, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Colorado University is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,000 students. Faculty and staff members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. This position is designated as essential services, meaning it performs services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of Western Colorado University facility users. As such, there may be times when the position is required to work unexpected or unusual work hours without delay or interruption to perform essential and/or emergency services.

Requirements

Six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to the position.
Must be a Colorado Resident at the time of application.
Must pass a physical capacity test.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect bathrooms and/or locker rooms including partitions, doors, floors, counters, sinks, showers, toilets and walls
Clean all public and common areas and classrooms
Sweep, mop, dust and vacuum
Clean mirrors and windows
Restock soaps and paper products
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains
Spot clean walls, doors and vending machines
Dust furniture, blinds, flat surfaces and vents
Report signs of insects or rodents
Use cleaning machines/equipment (such as carpet extractors, floor buffers, pressure washers, and more) to clean floors, remove soap scum/hard water build-up, and clean windows
Prepare campus housing units in between occupancies, thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces
Empty and clean recycling and waste containers, as needed
Move waste and recycling to appropriate locations
Clean after facilities projects and campus events
Clean individual offices or building areas upon request
Clear leaves and snow from entryways of campus buildings
Assist with setting up or taking down for campus events

Benefits

Colorado PERA retirement
Voluntary participation in 401(k), 457, and 403(b) retirement plans
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with generous employer premium contributions)
Basic life insurance coverage (at no cost)
Optional life insurance for employees and their families
Short-term disability coverage (at no cost)
Optional long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending plans
Employer contributions to a qualified Health Savings Account
11 paid state holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick leave
An annual campus health fair with free biometric/blood screenings, free flu shots, and other free screening services available
Discounted memberships to the campus fieldhouse and fitness center
Employee and dependent tuition benefits after one year of employment