Environmental Services Associate - Evening Shift

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

1d • $38,000 - $40,000

About The Position

The Environmental Services Associate performs daily custodial cleaning and disinfection in examination rooms, restrooms, procedure rooms, surgical suites, treatment pits, animal-care areas, and public spaces at the VHS teaching hospitals and Animal Cancer Center. The position also includes routine in-depth cleaning of clinical spaces and floor maintenance, including scrubbing, buffing, and stripping and waxing.

This is an essential worker position. The employee must be willing and able to report to work as directed to provide essential or emergency services without delay or interruption. The position works evenings, may include weekends for bug-out events, and requires availability to work holidays at the supervisor’s discretion. Hourly differentials may apply when at least half of scheduled hours fall within the applicable time period: 20% for Friday 4 p.m. through Monday 6 a.m.; 14% for 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday; and 7.5% for 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The CSU Veterinary Health System provides veterinary services, supports veterinary education and training, and advances research in partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and commercial cleaning experience. A pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided. The stated salary range is $38,000–$40,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Cleaning experience in a commercial environment.
• Must be willing and able to report to work as directed for essential or emergency services.
• Must work evenings; may work weekends for bug-out events and must be available to work holidays at the supervisor’s discretion.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in custodial services in a medical or veterinary environment.
• Experience cleaning rooms exposed to infectious diseases.
• Knowledge of and experience operating custodial equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, and floor scrubbing or buffing machines.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning products.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial cleaning and disinfection of clinical, animal-care, and public areas, including surfaces, equipment, furnishings, and fixtures, following sanitary and disease-prevention protocols.
• Clean and sanitize animal holding areas, bowls, equipment, cages, examination and treatment spaces, and related equipment to maintain hygienic conditions and prevent cross-contamination.
• Maintain floors through sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, buffing, and seasonal water or ice cleanup; vacuum carpets and upholstery.
• Complete routine and deep-cleaning tasks, including in-depth clinical-space cleaning, floor stripping and waxing, and carpet and upholstery shampooing.
• Collect, wash, dry, fold, and redistribute laundry and linens to appropriate units.
• Stock and replenish custodial, animal-care, and medical supplies.
• Collect, sort, and dispose of waste and recyclables according to established procedures.
• Report to work as directed to provide essential or emergency services without interruption.

Benefits

• Hourly shift differentials: 20% for qualifying hours from Friday 4 p.m. to Monday 6 a.m.; 14% for qualifying hours from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday; and 7.5% for qualifying hours from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• A robust benefits package is offered; specific benefits are not enumerated in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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