Environmental Services Technician - Pueblo

Department Information

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!

Division of Facilities Management - Southern District:

The Division of Facilities Management exists to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses.

Description of Job

• Performs daily cleaning, sanitizing, and servicing of assigned work areas as per schedules and procedures by use of appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals and equipment consisting of sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, restroom cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
• The position requires the driving of State vehicles from agency to agency for which we provide services to.
• Performs daily detail cleaning of assigned area as per schedules and procedures by use of appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals and equipment – consisting of washing walls, doors, frames, sills, windows, baseboards, fixtures, furnishings, ceilings, vents, and light fixtures.
• Performs weekly project work within all areas including all hard floor and carpet areas.
• Performs project floor work consisting of buffing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and sealing of hard floor surfaces, and spot cleaning, shampooing and extracting of carpeted floors by use of appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Collects and disposes of trash and biohazard waste by properly containing and transporting to proper disposal locations.
• The removal of desks, chairs etc., to conduct project floor work in all areas on a weekly basis.
• Participates in moving of furniture, appliances, equipment, supplies, etc. manually and by use of moving equipment.
• May need to assist in snow removal when needed.
• Cleans and services equipment, maintains janitorial closet, supplies, stock levels, and chemical labeling requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have three months of cleaning experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:

• Ability to maintain a set schedule to finish cleaning, maintenance, and other tasks to meet facility needs.
• Ability to follow set cleaning procedures for various facilities; knowledge of project floor work such as buffing and waxing; ability to maintain cleaning supplies inventory and order new supplies appropriately
• Ability to identify problematic areas within facilities and clean facilities thoroughly. Able to scrub surfaces, move furniture, shovel snow, and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining facilities (ie. Education institutions, hospital, long-term care facilities)
• Experience sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, as well as performing general dusting and vacuuming within a facility.
• Experience working with the mental health and/or locked adolescent population.

• All job offers are contingent on a successful physical exam which also includes a lift and range of motion test provided by a designated health care professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDHS and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from this process and the use of this information in connection with CDHS's consideration of application for employment.
• A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
• Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
• Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
• Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services.
• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours.
• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials – Explain: Proximity to moving, mechanical parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals., Exposure to electrical shock, and or working in high exposed places.
• Must be willing to travel to different site locations within your assigned region, utilizing a state vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

Supplemental Information

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more