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Temporary Custodian and Grounds Maintenance

Requisition Number:

56264

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Temporary Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

10-May-2024

Date Posted:

26-Apr-2024

Job Summary

The Mountain Research Station in Nederland, CO encourages applications for the Temporary Custodian and Grounds Maintenance position! The Mountain Research Station is seeking an employee to assist with their day-to-day operations with a focus on custodial and grounds maintenance.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Located at 9500 feet in the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, the Mountain Research Station (MRS) is an interdisciplinary facility of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (University of Colorado) providing research and educational opportunities for scientists, students, and the general public. The MRS offers a phenomenal work setting and an opportunity to support critical research and education. Please visit our web site at http://www.colorado.edu/mrs/ for more information.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Custodial work, including cleaning of cabins and lodge: vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, taking out the trash/recycling/compost, etc.
  • Grounds maintenance to include upkeep and maintenance of buildings and grounds: raking, hauling brush, fire mitigation, painting, staining, assist with construction, etc.

What You Should Know

  • This position is about 80% custodial work and 20% ground maintenance. Occasional evening work may be required.
  • This is a temporary, full-time position anticipated to last from mid-May through mid-August in Nederland, CO.
  • Typical scheduling is 8am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri, with a total of 35-40 hours/week.

What We Can Offer

The hourly range for this full-time position is $20-$24.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave

Be Statements

Be adaptable. Be proactive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

  • 6 months of professional experience. Education may substitute for the experience on a year for year basis.

What You Will Need

  • Safety Conscious.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Professional cleaning experience preferred.
  • Ability to provide quality cleaning for lodging and bath facilities.
  • Hands on skills for grounds and building maintenance.
  • Comfortable using basic power and hand tools.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  1. A current resume.
  2. OPTIONAL: 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 May 10, 2024 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu