Fort Lewis College Physical Plant Services Residential Custodian I

Physical Plant Services Residential Custodian I

Salary : $19.16 Hourly

Location : Durango, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : GSA-2025-11-JR2091

Department : Fort Lewis College

Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address : 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : Trish Grogan, SHRM SCP, 970-247-7423 p, 970-247-7465 f, grogan_p@fortlewis.edu

Type of Announcement : The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply : Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

Description of Job : Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas.

The starting hourly wage for this position is $19.16 per hour. This position will be posted through 11 : 59 p.m. 12 / 5 / 2025. All applications must be received prior to the closing. This is an essential services position that is eligible for overtime when preapproved by the supervisor and is eligible for call back pay and shift differential when applicable. This is a covered position under the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs & Services Act.

Applications will only be accepted through the Fort Lewis College Workday portal. We do not accept applications through any other online website or app and those websites do not feed into our application site.

Physical Plant Services (PPS) supports the educational and public service programs of Fort Lewis College through the delivery of effective operations support, maintenance services and management of the College facilities construction programs.

The Custodian Services work unit exists to provide a safe, clean and functional campus through continuous maintenance, of College facilities and provide support for College events.

This is an essential services position and required to work during inclement weather, emergencies and campus events.

Residence Hall Custodial Job Duties :

• Cleaning entryways, lounges, hallways, communal bathrooms, kitchens, computer labs, etc.
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, taking trash to dumpster, cleaning windows, cleaning bathroom fixtures, classroom furniture, light fixtures, baseboards, walls, hard surfaces, hand rails, stairs and floor mats using approved cleaning materials and techniques
• Inspects and keeps assigned area clean and safe. Maintains entrances and breezeways. keeping area clear of snow, ice, dirt and debris
• Requires snow shoveling and salt disbursement
• Provides set up and take down support for campus events
• Works in teams to clean all living spaces in specified buildings after students and conference guests have vacated, preparing spaces for new occupancy including deep cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, appliances, furniture, common areas and carpets requiring extensive communication and prioritization skills.
• Develops rapport with students in assigned building, making students feel at home and comfortable in their space.
• Answers questions and provides advice pertaining to campus resources and community activities.
• Utilize training to identify students of concern and refer or report as needed.
• Restock materials and chemicals needed for daily cleaning.
• Maintain a neat and tidy custodial closet, alerting Facilities Supervisor of needed supplies and changing vacuum bags and filters as needed.
• Alert Facilities Supervisor or General Laborer of necessary equipment maintenance.
• Monitor building facilities and convey facilities maintenance needs such as broken windows, blinds, appliances, tears in carpets, etc. to Facilities Supervisor.
• Requires heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Coordinates with co-workers on team work efforts.
• Requires flexibility and adaptability skills to deal with last minute changes.
• Different shifts and weekend work are required to cover activities.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights :

Residency Requirement : (New)

Residents and non-residents of Colorado may apply and be hired into this position as the work will be performed primarily at a location that is within 30 miles of the state border.

Class Code & Classification Description : (New)

D8B1TXCUSTODIAN I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience Only :

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

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES :

Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets

Reading, writing and oral comprehension

Strong customer service skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Active listening skills

Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands

Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time

Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather

Ability to respond appropriately to supervision

Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers

Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check as a condition of employment. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with Fort Lewis College policy.

A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a post offer evaluation of lifting abilities.

This is an essential services position and must be able to work during inclement weather, special events, and emergencies. If the campus is closed due to inclement weather, this position must be able to get to work on time to assist with weather emergencies.

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, at spb.colorado.gov / board-