Lead Custodian
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Job Summary
The Recreation Services group at CU Boulder is currently accepting applications for a Lead Custodian! This position is responsible for carrying out general custodial tasks in Recreation Center facilities while also providing supervision support. The Lead Custodian is a crucial role in maintaining the recreation center facility, and supporting an environment that promotes health, inclusivity and pride for students across campus.
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
Supervision
- Provides direction, training, performs inspections, assigns tasks and work review to all custodian staff.
- Organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
- Provides input into selection decisions, performance evaluations, disciplinary matters, and other personnel decisions.
- Provide direction, feedback, and guidance that will enable staff to perform their jobs at a high standard.
- Trains staff in the proper use of custodial equipment and supplies.
- Maintains records and prepares reports of work performed.
- Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Administrative Functions
Assist the Custodian Supervisor with:
- Assigning daily/weekly/monthly tasks and follow up to make sure tasks are being completed.
- Maintaining inventory and ordering supplies, materials and equipment when needed.
- Approving employee leave and assisting with coaching and performance evaluations
Cleaning Functions
- Sweeps, mops, scrubs, vacuum, and polishes floors. Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork. Empties, cleans, and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash. Washes doors, windows, walls, ceilings, furniture, and light fixtures.
- Cleans and disinfects restrooms, as well as restock restroom supplies, closets, and carts.
- Reports the need for maintenance and repair.
- Cleans and treat spots on carpets.
- Closes windows, turns off lights, and locks doors to secure buildings.
- Other tasks assigned on an as needed basis.
What You Should Know
- The anticipated schedule for this shift is Monday - Friday, from 4:00am - 12:30pm
- This position operates University vehicles and requires an active Driver's License in good standing.
What We Can Offer
- The annual salary for this position is $41,704.
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
One year of experience as a custodian.
What You Will Need
- Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with all Recreation Center employees, vendors, contractors, and public entities.
- Ability to plan, direct and schedule work of others.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to meet tight time constraints and deadlines.
- Ability to communicate in person, by radio, electronically and over the phone.
- Ability to use computer equipment to complete reports, generate service orders, maintain
- inventories, etc.
- May be trained in first aid certification/CPR and defibrillator training.
What We Would Like You to Have
Previous custodial supervisory experience.
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.
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Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu