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The purpose of the work unit is to provide custodial services necessary to ensure clean, safe, sanitary, well-maintained buildings to meet University customer needs and to protect the assets of CSU which further enhance the University’s ability to achieve its objectives in instruction, research and public service.

Position Summary

This position exists to assist the Custodian III in delivery of custodial services to building occupants by serving in the capacity of a work leader directing and monitoring the work of a crew of up to 15 Custodian I’s.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:
One (1) year of experience providing cleaning services for a commercial custodial employer. Necessary Special Requirements: Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license and be willing to submit to a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of custodial experience within an institutional environment (i.e. school system, higher education, office building, hospitality, manufacturing, etc.)
• Experienced in operating and maintaining a full range of custodial equipment
• Compassion – genuine care and concern for others
• Leadership – experience leading a crew or team, understanding how to motivate others, and seeking opportunities to grow themselves and those around them
• Communication – clear and concise information in a professional and honest manner through strong interpersonal relationships, verbal communication, and written composition
• Data entry (ability to enter and retrieve information accurately in computer systems and platforms)
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic mobile devices (phones, tablets) for business needs and team communication

Job Duties

Equipment Operations and Maintenance

Operate and maintain buffers, burnishers (battery and cord operated), automatic floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, and backpack vacuums. Evaluate condition of floor coverings to determine appropriate procedures for care and maintenance. Perform specialized floor maintenance including strip and refinish, scrub and re-coat, burnishing operations on hard surface floors, and stain removal and extraction operations on carpeted floors. Perform routine custodial tasks including sanitizing restrooms, removing trash and recyclables, dusting, window and entry glass cleaning, and vacuuming and mopping floors in classrooms, laboratories, offices, and common areas.

Lead Custodian

As a lead worker, assigns tasks and monitors the work of a custodial crew of up to 15 Custodian I’s. Assists Custodian III with monitoring work processes, tracking employee attendance and timekeeping, monitoring equipment utilization and maintenance, ordering and stocking consumable supplies, and providing input on individual employee performance for evaluation purposes.

Building Access and Security

Provide safe access to buildings and building security through snow removal and building unlocking and locking services.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical, Valid Driver’s License, Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare, Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Bloodborne pathogens clean-up duties required, Shift Work - weekends, holidays, On-call Status.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.