Custodian III / Supervisor

State of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position assigned to Facilities Services at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB). The Facilities Services work unit exists to provide installation, fabrication, maintenance and support of all buildings and grounds of CSDB, located in Colorado Springs, CO, and any associated equipment or systems. The purpose of the work unit is also to ensure the safety of all students and staff at CSDB who may utilize such systems.

Requirements

Two (2) years of custodial experience in an occupational field related to the work assignment; i.e., custodial experience in a school / residential / hospital / institutional setting.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force.
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) skill level to be determined, or applicants must be willing and able to attain proficiency at the level required within a specified period of time, as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures.
Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback.
Ability to participate effectively in a team setting and to work independently.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective organizational skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
A courteous, professional and helpful attitude in the role of CSDB representative.
Ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position.
Ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but is not limited to e-mail, Internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, etc.
Willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB.

Responsibilities

Performs mopping and waxing floors, washing walls, lights and furniture, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms by following appropriate sanitary standards, using appropriate equipment and cleaning materials, sweeping, vacuuming, and emptying trash receptacles, shampoo carpeted flooring and upholstery, re-finish wood floorings.
Supervises four (4) Custodian I positions.
Performs, oversees, and/or schedules and coordinates the scheduling and work assignments of all cleaning and other assigned work activities of the custodial staff including work orders; requests for furniture, equipment and office moves; "set ups and take downs" of conference/meeting rooms; special projects; and snow removal when requested.
Conducts daily, weekly and/or monthly walk-through of all assigned areas as scheduled to check work performance and conditions of areas and to conduct both visual and written quality control and other types of inspections as needed to monitor compliance with departmental, infection control, safety and hazardous materials standards and requirements.
Keeps records and maintains various documents, reports, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, timekeeping, payroll, performance plans and appraisals, departmental plans, policies and procedures.
General Cleaning / Custodial Work / Snow Removal.

Benefits

Medical and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system