Custodian I

About the role

The Housing Facilities Department within the Division of Student Life at CU Boulder seeks a Custodian I to maintain cleanliness, functionality, and customer service in HFS‑related facilities. The Division of Student Life comprises 36 departments supporting student success, while Housing Facilities Services (HFS) provides around‑the‑clock support to over 10,000 residents and 20,000 conference guests annually, encompassing maintenance, repair, renovation, project management, capital construction, housekeeping, and grounds‑keeping. HFS employs approximately 200 full‑time staff and 60 part‑time/student staff dedicated to delivering an exceptional living experience. This position is designated as essential/critical services, requiring the incumbent to respond to work requests during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood, or other natural or man‑made events) and to report for regularly assigned shifts during emergency campus closures.

Responsibilities

• Use backpack vacuum to thoroughly clean all floor surfaces and stairwells, including entryway mats and elevator door tracks.
• Vacuum upholstery as needed, as well as erasers and chalk trays in classrooms and conference rooms.
• Mop all hard surface floors regularly and spot mop spills.
• Empty all waste and recycling receptacles and dispose of trash and recyclable materials in the appropriate containers.
• Dust and/or wash windowsills, glass doors, furniture, elevator walls, and all unobstructed horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Clean restrooms using tools such as squeegees, brushes, and high‑pressure sprays to clean all surfaces.
• Restock all supplies daily.
• Clean and perform minor maintenance on custodial equipment to keep it in proper working order; report all equipment needing repairs to the supervisor.
• Remove graffiti, spot clean carpets, and remove gum from floors as needed.
• Scrub and disinfect drinking fountains.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment by removing ice and snow with shovels, ice scrapers, or salt from outside walks, steps, and entrances.
• Perform initial emergency clean‑up including water and/or debris.
• Move or assist in moving heavy furniture.
• Identify and report updates to building floor plans and maintenance problems such as burned‑out bulbs or tubes, running water, and plugged drains to the supervisor.
• Assist with the stripping and finishing of hard surface floors.
• Participate in the “Eyes and Ears Program” and “Emergency Response Teams” as needed.

Schedule

The anticipated work schedule for this shift is Monday - Friday, from 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Pay

The annual salary for this full-time position is $40,248.

Benefits

• 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

Requirements

• Six (6) months of work experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
• Ability to lift, move and operate cleaning tools and equipment.
• Any custodial related work experience (preferred).