Custodian Facility Services

About the role

The Highlands Ranch Metro District's brand-new Senior Center is seeking an experienced and motivated part-time custodian to join their team. This role plays a vital role in maintaining the facility's cleanliness, safety, and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and timely cleaning as needed
• Set up program rooms for events and activities
• Maintain the overall appearance and functionality of the facility
• Ensure the center operates smoothly and efficiently

What We're Looking For

• Experience in building maintenance or custodial work
• Dependability and a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong sense of community and willingness to help others

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure entry, walkways, common areas of interior and exterior are clean, presentable and free of debris and hazards
• Dust furniture, walls, shelves and trim as needed
• Wash windows, floors and doors as needed
• Proactively set-up and break-down rooms for programs, events, and presentations including set-up of a/v equipment, sound system, podium, and other equipment and opening or closing wall dividers as needed
• Snow and leaf removal on grounds, including sidewalks, patio, bocce courts and outdoor fitness area, excluding the parking lot
• Assist with moving materials, boxes, shelving, equipment, and furniture as needed
• Carry items to and from the entrance and parking lot and throughout the building for members, staff, presenters and volunteers
• Clean, sanitize and stock restrooms upon arrival and as needed throughout the day
• Mop, sweep and vacuum floors throughout the day and immediately following programs as needed, cleaning up spills immediately
• Wipe down furniture, common areas, computer stations, shared commonly touched surfaces and counters
• Assemble/install and disassemble/uninstall basic furniture, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment
• Empty trash and recycling and take to dumpsters
• Ensure the flag is lit and in good condition
• Maintain outdoor furniture and gas equipment (i.e., BBQ)
• Perform minor maintenance tasks, including replacing lightbulbs, hanging signs and decorations, and preparing for events
• Deliver items to/from storage areas
• Conduct routine maintenance of minor items (i.e., timers, replacement of batteries, adjusting thermostats)
• Regularly inspect the interior and exterior of building for maintenance issues
• Monitor inventory and order janitorial and maintenance supplies
• Generate work orders and input asset data in Asset Essentials
• Cook with food preparation and cooking equipment
• Coordinate with vendors and other district staff for facility repairs and maintenance
• Attend Safety Committee meetings
• Lock and unlock the building; when closing the building, ensure it is empty and secure
• Assess, respond to, and treat various pest issues
• Report on building, equipment, and customer concerns to the supervisor
• Conduct checks on AEDs and kitchen equipment as required by health and safety regulations
• Assist during emergency situations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One or more years of varied experience in janitorial, custodial, and maintenance work
• Considerable knowledge of cleaning methods, cleaning materials, use and maintenance of tools and equipment used in custodial work
• Perform moderately heavy manual labor; able to lift and carry heavy items, climb ladders, shovel, bend, kneel, crouch, grasp, and reach
• Necessary knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, pest management, and HVAC systems
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of power and manual tools and equipment such as a snow blower, string trimmer, ice melt spreader, and vacuum cleaner
• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions
• Able to read, understand, and comply with written instructions for the use of equipment and supplies
• Thorough and dependable
• Able to accomplish assigned tasks independently in the absence of supervision
• Able to manage time, multitask, and use critical thinking skills to complete assignments
• Must be able to effectively interact with the public and guide others as needed
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license and have an acceptable motor vehicle record
• CPR/AED/First Aid and Crowd Control certification required within three months of hire
• May need to work early mornings or evenings and occasional weekends

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Services Manager. Indirect supervision may be provided by the Construction and Facilities Maintenance Manager or the Facilities Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

No supervision exercised.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Personal computer, Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, multi-function printer/copier/scanner, desk phone, snow blower, string trimmer, ice melt spreader, vacuum cleaner, standard hand tools, and other general office or kitchen equipment.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and cleaning chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderately loud when working during an event.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and cleaning chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderately loud when working during an event.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, such as shoveling and salting the facility walks in the winter, taking out garbage year-round.

Work Schedule

The hours and schedule of this position are regular business hours with some evenings, weekends, and holidays required. Generally, 25 hours a week between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work schedules will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and staffing levels, and may include some evening, early morning, and weekend hours. Starting April 7 the hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.