Custodian I

Pay Range:

$19.16 - $26.83

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

Western Colorado University is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,000 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty and staff members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. To learn more about the University, visit www.western.edu. For a glimpse of Western's wonderful location in the Gunnison Valley, visit gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
 
In addition to rewarding, meaningful work, Western offers employees:

• Colorado PERA retirement
• Voluntary participation in 401(k), 457, and 403(b) retirement plans
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with generous employer premium contributions)
• Basic life insurance coverage (at no cost)
• Optional life insurance for employees and their families
• Short-term disability coverage (at no cost)
• Optional long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending plans
• Employer contributions to a qualified Health Savings Account
• 11 paid state holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• An annual campus health fair with free biometric/blood screenings, free flu shots, and other free screening services available
• Discounted memberships to the campus fieldhouse and fitness center
• Employee and dependent tuition benefits after one year of employment

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

JOB DUTIES

• Routine Cleaning: Clean and disinfect bathrooms and/or locker rooms including partitions, doors, floors, counters, sinks, showers, toilets and walls; Clean all public and common areas and classrooms; Sweep, mop, dust and vacuum; Clean mirrors and windows; Restock soaps and paper products; Clean and disinfect drinking fountains; Spot clean walls, doors and vending machines; Dust furniture, blinds, flat surfaces and vents; Report signs of insects or rodents
• Deep Cleaning: Use cleaning machines/equipment (such as carpet extractors, floor buffers, pressure washers, and more) to clean floors, remove soap scum/hard water build-up, and clean windows; Prepare campus housing units in between occupancies, thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces
• Waste and Recycle: Empty and clean recycling and waste containers, as needed; Move waste and recycling to appropriate locations
• Project Cleaning; Clean after facilities projects and campus events; Clean individual offices or building areas upon request; Clear leaves and snow from entryways of campus buildings
• Assist with setting up or taking down for campus events

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience Only: Six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to the position. 
• Substitutions: None.

Work experience that is relevant to the duties of this position must be CLEARLY SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION FORM.

When submitting the initial employment application/materials for this position, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an education institution or program.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified S