Custodian

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Public Library is hiring a Custodian to help provide welcoming spaces for customers and staff. The position supports customer service by keeping library environments clean, safe, and ready for use. Work includes routine custodial tasks, moving furniture within library buildings, snow removal, and some outdoor landscaping. Employees may be assigned to different library branches according to operational needs and may be redeployed to other locations or capacities during branch closures or emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency; one year of appropriate type and level of experience may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and the operation of custodial equipment.
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive manual tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding position involving continuous bending, kneeling, and lifting objects weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to follow simple written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and independently.
• Ability or willingness to learn basic workplace technology, including email and internet.
• Ability to pass a physical examination and background check after an offer is made.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Valid U.S. work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• One year of work experience in cleaning or janitorial services.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior custodial duties, including mopping, dusting, and vacuuming; use mechanical floor cleaners to polish, buff, strip, and wax floors.
• Perform exterior custodial and maintenance duties, including snow removal, mowing lawns, pulling weeds, watering plants and lawns, raking leaves, picking up litter, and clearing dumpster areas; operate small-engine-powered light machinery as needed.
• Remove waste and soiled linens from work areas and gather and dispose of trash and waste, which may contain hazardous materials.
• Clean and disinfect fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, and walls in work areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, locker rooms, weight rooms, and holding cells.
• Restock supplies as needed.
• Move furniture in library buildings.
• Work at different library branches or in other capacities when operational needs, branch closures, or emergencies require it.

Benefits

• Four medical plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan with employee and employer contributions
• 457(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (over three weeks in the first year)
• Four paid wellness days
• 12 paid holidays
• CARE Bank
• Family leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal assistance, and financial counseling
• Discounted recreation center passes
• Employee Volunteer Program
• Learning and development opportunities, courses, and career development resources
• EcoPass with unlimited free RTD bus and train rides

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED