Custodian

CUSTODIAN

POSITION SUMMARY

Northern Water is seeking a motivated individual to perform custodial and general maintenance tasks at the Berthoud Headquarters. Responsibilities include routine cleaning of office space and common areas, and notifying appropriate personnel when repairs are needed. Snow removal and sidewalk maintenance will be required as needed as well as setup/tear down and reconfiguration of meeting rooms. In addition, this individual must maintain documents and a file system for chemicals, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and equipment.

Northern Water is growing and we’re seeking employees who are passionately committed to helping us collect and deliver water to more than 1 million people and about 615,000 acres of irrigated farmland. Since 1937 our strong and stable reputation has attracted employees to be a part of our mission. We offer competitive pay, exceptional benefits and a workplace environment that offers great culture and collaboration. With more than 190 employees, most are based at our beautiful Berthoud, Colo. headquarters, and about 20 are based in scenic Grand County on the West Slope of the Continental Divide.

This is an exciting time to become a part of our organization as we embark on building two of the largest water storage projects in recent United States history. Construction on the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project began in August 2021 and will wrap up in summer 2025. We are also anticipating to start construction on Northern Integrated Supply Project in 2026, which will help meet the growing water needs of the region for generations to come.

We’re proud of our reputation as a leading water delivery, conservation and management organization, not only in the western United States, but across the nation. Be sure to check out these interviews with Northern Water staff where they highlight the many benefits of working for our organization. Come join our team!

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Facilities and Equipment Department manages and oversees all Northern Water buildings and grounds located at the Berthoud campus and all vehicles, equipment on both East and West Slopes. This department is responsible for inspections, custodial, electrical, mechanical, structural, grounds and landscaping needs. Additionally, the department supports the safety and security teams, special events and assists other departments with their projects as needed.

GENERAL STATEMENT

This position is responsible for performing custodial and general maintenance of Northern Water facilities at or above industry standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Services, cleans, and restocks restrooms.
• Gathers and empties interior and exterior trash.
• Vacuums rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture.
• Spot cleans rugs and carpets as needed using extraction equipment.
• Cleans floors by sweeping, mopping, machine scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Strips, seals, waxes, and polishes floors.
• Cleans interior and exterior windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using cleaners, rags, water poles, and squeegees.
• Cleans as needed, vents, ledges, horizontal and vertical surfaces, tables, chairs, and handrails.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on custodial equipment.
• Performs meeting room set ups and tear downs regularly.
• Follows procedures and mixing specifications for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to furniture, floors, and fixtures.
• Communicates needs for cleaning supplies and break area stocking necessary to complete duties.
• Shovels snow, apply ice melt, and maintains sidewalks as needed.
• Performs minor paint touch ups as directed.
• Operates auto scrubbers, burnishers, forklift, and other equipment within training qualifications.
• Notifies Supervisor concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in building custodial or janitorial related work.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATE AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Current driver’s license.
• Will be trained and licensed as needed, specifically forklift.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Computer operation and Windows operating system.
• Cleaning supplies and equipment and their proper use and safety.

Skills

• Self-motivated, reliable, and dependable.
• Maintain composure even in difficult situations, being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude, team player.
• Open to routine daily tasks.
• Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Work carefully.
• Complete work tasks thoroughly.
• Demonstrates time management and efficiency.
• Helpful to others.
• Drive a vehicle.

Abilities

• Understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Self-motivated and attention to detail.
• Ability to work alone or as a team.
• Understand and demonstrate effective utilization of job-related information.
• Use required safety equipment.
• Manage multiple projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Labor intensive, frequently standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• Use abdominal and lower back muscles to support the body, repeatedly or continuously over time without fatigue.
• Occasional climbing and balancing on ladders.
• Heavy exertion of 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or of 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• Physical demands are described as 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of a post-job offer physical examination.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Maintains a personal appearance appropriate for job position and image of Northern Water.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

Northern Water provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Northern Water complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Northern Water also prohibits any form of workplace harassment in accordance with these laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.68 - $29.59 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $30