Custodian I - Pueblo

Job Title : Custodial Services

The State of Colorado is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Custodial Services. This position is unique in that it provides Custodial Services for a wide range of agencies within the Department of Human Services, which include Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo campus, the Division of Youth Corrections and the Division supporting Developmental Disabilities.

This unit exists to perform Housekeeping and Custodial services to assure that the facilities and client environments are cleaned and maintained according to all applicable regulatory standards, and provides a safe sanitary environment for clients and staff. Additionally, the unit establishes and maintains a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment for clients, personnel and visitors in the buildings of the Department of Human Services.

Duties include :

• 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.

Shift / Job Information :

This is a full-time, in-person, essential position. Shift work may be required. Must be available for and respond to call backs to perform essential and / or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants must have three (3) months of cleaning experience. Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 / hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies :

Conditions of Employment :

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must :

The Colorado Department of Human Services is committed to a Colorado for 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. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and / or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.