Custodian I

Our Custodial Staff members are an essential part of Adams State University’s success. Maintaining the cleanliness of our facilities is crucial to providing a safe, comfortable, fully functional, and aesthetically pleasing campus environment that is conducive to teaching, learning, living, and creating the best possible experience for our students, faculty, staff and visitors to our campus.

Custodial positions at Adams State University provide custodial support in various assigned areas on campus.  The custodial staff is responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of nearly all interior spaces on the Adams State Campus  

Specific duties include but not limited to: cleaning and servicing buildings, by sanitizing, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, removal of trash/debris and recyclable materials. Moving furniture, cleaning kitchens, bathrooms/showers and locker rooms, sinks, walls, floors, windows, closets, replacing light bulbs, stripping and waxing floors, carpet cleaning, burnishing floors, keeping entree ways clean and free snow and debris; and performing set-ups for special functions, supervising student and community service help, and other duties as required.

Other duties may include
Floor and Carpet:
Perform floor-care cleaning duties: Sweeping, mopping, spray buffing floors, burnish floors, refinish wood, concrete
and vinyl composite floors (by removing floor finish sanding or stripping, then sealing and waxing) vacuum and spot
clean carpet, straighten and move furniture, shampoo upholstered furniture, carpet extraction and I-capulation.

Outside Building and Equipment Maintenance:
Minor repair/service of building and custodial equipment, including; replacing light bulbs, moving furniture, submitting
work requests, tightening screws, servicing vacuum, auto-scrubbers, replacing cleaning pads etc
Outside duties including, windows, picking up trash and debris around building’s perimeter and removing snow from
entrances, handicap ramp and stairs.

Safety and Chemicals:
Understanding Safety Data Sheets; proper use of cleaning chemicals, for example, water, natural soaps, synthetic
detergents/surfactants, solvents, acid, alkaline cleaners, etc. The use of these chemicals requires proper safety
precautions and knowledge of various chemical hazards. (SDS)
Attend training meetings on safety, cleaning procedures, and equipment and product use.

Special Events and set-ups:
Work related to setting up/taking down for special events, for example, moving tables and chairs for registration,
graduation, homecoming, New Student Orientation, campus Bbq’s or other events as contracted; pulling bleachers
in/out for athletic events, moving offices, portable stage equipment, tents, banquets, and other conferences items.

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

D8B1TX

CUSTODIAN I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

A successful candidate will demonstrate responsible professional conduct at all times; will be punctual and observe scheduled work hours; will not abuse leave and will follow call-in procedures.  The successful candidate will also follow safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment, when required.  

Successful Applicants must: 
Read and understand the labels on cleaning materials, warning signs, Safety Data Sheets 
Effectively communicate with campus faculty and staff.  
Be willing to work different shifts (day and/or night), including weekends and Holidays. 
In this position you will be required to exert or lift in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. for force constantly. It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, pushing, pulling and reaching.
In this position you will be required to withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents and custodial work.
In this position you will be required to withstand exposure to adverse weather while performing snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways as needed.

Note: Although this position is non-exempt for FLSA, it is a condition of employment at Adams State University to agree to
receive compensation time in lieu of overtime pay.

*Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year.  No more that 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period.  Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE= 3 mos credit.)*

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be communicated through email.

All state classified employees must be hired and promoted through a comparative analysis process. After minimum
qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the
information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work
experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience,
minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly
answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Any
attachments such as cover letters, resumes or other documents that support your experience may also be reviewed
during this phase.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors,
and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore,
Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning
employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an
acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential
to the extent provided for by law.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all
identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to
building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve
them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy,
medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status
(with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Adams State University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency
will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including
completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee
selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an
undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience
applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Tracy Rogers, at
tracy_rogers@adams.edu or call (719)587-7990”

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Salary : $3,255 - $4,558