General Labor I

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

About The Position

The General Labor I position works in the Student Union Building, a 100,000-square-foot facility, within the Student Union and Events Planning department under the Division of Student Engagement. The role is responsible for daily cleaning and light maintenance of the facility, setting up and taking down equipment for events in reservable meeting spaces, and monitoring cleaning supply and equipment inventory. Events include meetings, conferences, luncheons, dinner banquets, receptions, and concerts; as many as five events may occur simultaneously. The position develops and follows cleaning and maintenance schedules, performs general maintenance and needed repairs on small custodial equipment, and alerts the supervisor when a repair work order is needed. It is an essential services position, requiring work during inclement weather, campus events, and emergencies. A final offer is contingent on satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and a post-offer evaluation of lifting abilities. The starting hourly rate is $19.58; eligible State of Colorado classified general laborer experience may qualify for additional step pay. The role is eligible for shift differential when applicable and overtime when pre-approved by the supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: none.
Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Reading, writing, and oral comprehension skills.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Active listening skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing demands.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
Ability to tolerate noise and vibration.
Ability to respond appropriately to supervision and follow policies and procedures while cooperating with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to work and communicate politely, courteously, and cooperatively with internal and external customers to meet their needs.
Ability to work during inclement weather, campus events, and emergencies.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and a post-offer evaluation of lifting abilities is required for a final offer.

Nice To Haves

Custodial experience in an industrial, commercial, or institutional setting.
Event setup and takedown experience.
General experience using vacuums, dollies, hand tools, carpet extractors, and floor buffers.

Responsibilities

Develop and follow daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual cleaning and maintenance schedules.
Perform daily custodial duties, including emptying trash, mopping and sweeping floors, cleaning restrooms, washing windows, and other assigned tasks.
Develop maintenance schedules for custodial equipment and inventoried facility furniture.
Perform general maintenance and needed repairs on small equipment such as vacuums, carpet extractors, and window-washing equipment; alert the supervisor when repair work orders are needed.
Set up and take down event equipment, including risers, tables, chairs, podiums, and pipe and drape.
Assist with inventorying and distributing cleaning supplies for the facility.
Perform additional tasks as directed by the supervisor to meet the changing needs of the college.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage through State of Colorado employee benefits.
Retirement options through Colorado PERA, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee wellness resources.
Annual and sick leave.
Paid family and medical leave for eligible employees.
11 paid holidays.
Additional Fort Lewis College benefits and discounts.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Shift differential when applicable.
Overtime when pre-approved by the supervisor.