Fort Lewis College Physical Plant Services Residential Custodian I

State of Colorado•Durango, CO

49d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas. Physical Plant Services (PPS) supports the educational and public service programs of Fort Lewis College through the delivery of effective operations support, maintenance services and management of the College facilities construction programs. The Custodian Services work unit exists to provide a safe, clean and functional campus through continuous maintenance, of College facilities and provide support for College events. This is an essential services position and required to work during inclement weather, emergencies and campus events.

Requirements

Six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets
Reading, writing and oral comprehension
Strong customer service skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Active listening skills
Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time
Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather
Ability to respond appropriately to supervision
Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers
Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service

Responsibilities

Cleaning entryways, lounges, hallways, communal bathrooms, kitchens, computer labs, etc
Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, taking trash to dumpster, cleaning windows, cleaning bathroom fixtures, classroom furniture, light fixtures, baseboards, walls, hard surfaces, hand rails, stairs and floor mats using approved cleaning materials and techniques
Inspects and keeps assigned area clean and safe. Maintains entrances and breezeways. keeping area clear of snow, ice, dirt and debris
Requires snow shoveling and salt disbursement
Provides set up and take down support for campus events
Works in teams to clean all living spaces in specified buildings after students and conference guests have vacated, preparing spaces for new occupancy including deep cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, appliances, furniture, common areas and carpets requiring extensive communication and prioritization skills.
Develops rapport with students in assigned building, making students feel at home and comfortable in their space.
Answers questions and provides advice pertaining to campus resources and community activities.
Utilize training to identify students of concern and refer or report as needed.
Restock materials and chemicals needed for daily cleaning.
Maintain a neat and tidy custodial closet, alerting Facilities Supervisor of needed supplies and changing vacuum bags and filters as needed.
Alert Facilities Supervisor or General Laborer of necessary equipment maintenance.
Monitor building facilities and convey facilities maintenance needs such as broken windows, blinds, appliances, tears in carpets, etc. to Facilities Supervisor.
Requires heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
Coordinates with co-workers on team work efforts.
Requires flexibility and adaptability skills to deal with last minute changes.
Different shifts and weekend work are required to cover activities.