Environmental Services Associate

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

5d • $38,000 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to perform daily cleaning and disinfection of examination rooms, restrooms, surgical procedure rooms, and treatment pits of the VHS teaching hospitals and Animal Cancer Center clinical spaces. This also includes routine annual in-depth cleaning of clinical spaces and performing floor maintenance (scrubbing, buffing, stripping, and waxing) throughout the hospitals. This is an essential worker position and must be willing and able to report to work as directed to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Cleaning experience in a commercial environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a custodial services capacity in a medical/veterinary environment.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with custodial equipment including vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or buffing machines, and/or other related cleaning machinery.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning products.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive custodial cleaning and disinfection of clinical, animal care, and public areas, including surfaces, equipment, furnishings, and fixtures, following strict sanitary and disease prevention protocols.
• Clean and sanitize animal holding areas, animal bowls, equipment, cages, exam and treatment spaces, and related equipment to maintain safe, hygienic conditions and prevent cross-contamination.
• Maintain floors through sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, buffing, and seasonal care (e.g., winter water/ice cleanup), as well as carpet and upholstery vacuuming.
• Complete routine and deep cleaning tasks, including in-depth cleaning of clinical spaces, stripping and waxing floors, and shampooing carpets and upholstery.
• Manage laundry operations by collecting, washing, drying, folding, and redistributing linens and other materials to appropriate units.
• Stock and replenish custodial, animal care, and medical supplies.
• Collect, sort, and dispose of waste and recyclables in accordance with established procedures.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Collaborative atmosphere
• Focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

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