Custodian
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Job Summary
The Recreation Services group with CU Boulder is currently accepting applications for a Custodian! This position is responsible for housekeeping tasks in assigned areas across campus while using safe work practices and proper housekeeping techniques. Custodians will be assigned to work locations, but may perform duties in variety of areas, as well as team assignments for daily cleaning and sanitizing. This position is also responsible for helping in other areas and performing team cleaning duties when needed. The anticipated schedule for this position will be during the third shift, Monday - Friday from 11:00pm - 7:30am.
Who We Are
The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.
The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.
With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.
CU Boulder Recreation Services is a welcoming, valued, campus resource that promotes healthy lifestyles through high-quality, accessible, facilities and experiences. This student-fee-funded unit features a student-led CUSG Recreation Board and a diverse team of professional experts to help meet evolving recreational needs and support student engagement and success. Recreation Services supervises the LEED Platinum main campus Student Rec Center, a building with over 300,000 square feet of recreation and fitness activity space, as well as a satellite recreation center at Williams Village, outdoor basketball courts, a challenge ropes course, and eight turf and grass fields around campus. Throughout these facilities, members of the CU community can engage with a variety of programs that include ice skating, indoor rock climbing, intramural and club sports, yoga, aquatics and so much more.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing Facility
- Clean, sanitize and deodorize locker rooms and restrooms.
- Sweep and vacuum carpeting and floors using manual and power equipment.
- Mop, scrub, shampoo, and spot clean carpeting and floors.
- Clean woodwork, walls, and windows using common household equipment and cleaning products.
- Replace toiletries and supplies, and keep equipment and supplies in order by requesting stocking supplies when needed
- Sweep and auto scrub basketball courts.
- Produce a sanitary environment to be inspected by the supervisor.
Area Assistance and Team Cleaning
- Assist cleaning areas while colleagues may be absent as though they were cleaning their own area.
Stocking and Inventory
- This consists of cleaning, stocking and inventory of custodial closets. Also, the efforts of filling soap, toilet paper and paper towel dispensers if necessary. Reporting broken fixtures or equipment to supervisor.
What You Should Know
- The anticipated schedule for this position will be during the third shift, Monday - Friday from 11:00pm - 7:30am
Shift Differential Available
- Second shift differential is 7.5% (Shall be paid for all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 4pm and 11pm, Monday through Thursday).
- Third shift differential is 14% (Shall be paid for all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 11pm - 6am, Monday through Friday).
- Weekend shift-differential is 20% (Shall be paid for all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 4pm - 6am, Friday through Monday).
- If hours are evenly split between shifts, the higher shift differential rate applies to all hours worked during the shift.
What We Can Offer
- The annual salary for this position is $39,062.40.
Our outstanding benefits include:
- Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11 holidays per year.
- Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
- EcoPass for free RTD rides.
- Opportunity for career growth within the division of student life and the CU Boulder campus!
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What We Require
Six months experience with custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, etc.
What You Will Need
- Ability to lift, move and operate cleaning tools and equipment.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
What We Would Like You to Have
- One year experience with custodial or housekeeping in a recreational facility, preferred but not required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, if needed.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by June 11, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu