Custodian I

Pay Rate:

19.16 USD

Position Summary:

Applications for this position will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on September 11, 2025. The pay rate for this position is $19.16 per hour. 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 https://fortlewiscollege.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FLC.
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 supports the educational and public service programs of Fort Lewis College through the delivery of effective operational support, maintenance services and the management of the College’s facilities. The services are coordinated through the Service Center and are accomplished by Custodial Services, Electrical and Electronic Systems Maintenance, Grounds and Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Systems Maintenance, and Structural Maintenance. The Project Management work unit plans projects and provides design and construction management services to support the facilities improvement and construction program.

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 position exists to support the mission of the Custodial Services work unit to ensure that the buildings assigned are clean, sanitary and presentable. This is an essential services position and is expected to respond during campus emergencies.

Job Description:

This position works as a Custodial I on the day custodial crew typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Occasional weekend work is required to cover sporting and special events. When working the evening shift or weekends for special events, position may be entitled to a shift differential. This is an essential services position and required to work during inclement weather, special events and in the case of emergencies. 

Job Duties

Cleaning 75%

• Cleans restrooms in classroom and administration buildings and shower rooms in athletic facilities.
• Cleans and disinfects toilets, urinals, wash bowls, showers, mirrors, partitions, doors, floors, walls and circulation vents. Restocks soap and paper products in washrooms and showers.
• Wash entrance windows, chalkboards, trays and erasers. Empties pencil sharpeners. Cleans and disinfects water fountains, lab sinks, doors. Dust furniture, flat surfaces, blinds and vents.
• Cleans walk-off mats. Spot-clean walls, vending machines and doors. Dust furniture, flat surfaces, blinds and vents.
•  Sweep outside entryways. Shovels snow to entryways and distribute ice melt.
• Empties and cleans indoor and outdoor waste containers. Dusts and damp mops or vacuums floors in circulation, classrooms, offices, reception and public areas. Burnishes floors. Straighten furniture and desks when appropriate.
• Requires use of basic custodial equipment. Conducts on-going inspection on all cleaning equipment.
• Reports signs of bug, insect and rodent infestation.
• Makes sure classrooms, labs and offices are secure when appropriate.
• Meetings as determined by your supervisor are required.
• May need to perform other duties as assigned in case of emergencies.

Deep Cleaning 15%

• Project / deep clean and disinfect restrooms, shower and locker rooms. Project or deep clean entryways, circulation, reception areas, classrooms, and offices. Wash windows, clean furniture and fixtures. Stripping, waxing, and burnishing floors.
• Driver training courses required, provided by FLC.
• Transports supplies and waste, on a regular basis, to appropriate locations using college vehicles.
• Requires knowledge and use of advance cleaning equipment and methods.
• Requires the use of a ladder.

Event Support 5%

• Assists with special events on campus by setting up and taking down, chairs, tables, tents. Services events by picking up trash and debris, emptying trash containers, etc. after sporting events.
• Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, locker rooms, and bleachers. Sweeping floors, mopping, and running the floor scrubber.
• Transports materials to appropriate locations using college vehicles.

Training & Professional Development 5%

Employees must review and comprehend relevant employee handbooks and policies along with completing required training, includ