Environmental Services Associate - Evening Shift

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs daily cleaning and disinfection of examination rooms, restrooms, procedure rooms, surgical suites, treatment pits, animal-care areas, and public spaces across the VHS teaching hospitals and Animal Cancer Center clinical spaces. Work includes routine and annual in-depth cleaning, floor maintenance such as scrubbing, buffing, stripping, and waxing, and other tasks that support sanitary conditions and disease prevention. The role is designated as essential services; the employee must be willing and able to report as directed to provide essential or emergency services without delay or interruption.

The position works evenings and may include weekend work for bug-out events. The employee must also be available to work holidays at the supervisor’s discretion. Hourly differentials apply when half or more of scheduled hours fall within specified periods: 20% for hours worked Friday at 4 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m.; 14% for Monday–Thursday hours from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.; and 7.5% for Monday–Thursday hours from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Salary range is $38,000–$40,000.

The CSU Veterinary Health System provides expert veterinary services, supports veterinary education and training, and advances research in partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided. A pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Cleaning experience in a commercial environment.
• Ability and willingness to report as directed to provide essential or emergency services without delay or interruption.
• Availability to work evenings, possible weekends for bug-out events, and holidays at the supervisor’s discretion.
• Legal authorization 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 for new hires.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a custodial services role in a medical or veterinary environment.
• Experience cleaning rooms exposed to infectious diseases.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing or buffing machines, or related cleaning machinery.
• 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 by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and buffing; perform seasonal care such as winter water and ice cleanup; and vacuum carpets and upholstery.
• Complete routine and deep cleaning, including in-depth clinical-space cleaning, floor stripping and waxing, and carpet and upholstery shampooing.
• Collect, wash, dry, fold, and redistribute linens and other materials to appropriate units.
• Stock and replenish custodial, animal-care, and medical supplies.
• Collect, sort, and dispose of waste and recyclables according to established procedures.

Benefits

• Hourly shift differentials: 20% for hours worked Friday at 4 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m.; 14% for Monday–Thursday hours from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.; and 7.5% for Monday–Thursday hours from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., when half or more of scheduled hours fall within the applicable period.
• CSU describes a robust benefits package, work-life balance, and additional employee perks; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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