Custodian - Swing Shift
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Facility Maintenance, Cleaning Services, Janitor, Maintenance Worker
Job Summary
Facilities Management (FM) at CU Boulder encourages applications for 4 Custodial Staff positions. These positions clean and sanitize facilities for students, staff, faculty and customers on the Boulder Campus.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance of the campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.
Responsibilities Team Cleaning Program- Rotate through different specialist positions, including cleaning floors, disinfecting, and stocking rest rooms with needed supplies. Remove waste and recyclable materials from classrooms, labs, offices, halls and other areas.
- Maintain safe work practices, participate in department safety meetings and complete assigned trainings.
- Notify supervisor of safety incidents, near misses and potential hazards.
- Clean and perform minor maintenance on custodial equipment to keep it in working order.
- Report equipment needing repairs; empty and clean vacuums, auto scrubbers, buckets and hydro‑and hepa‑vacs daily.
- Keep workstations clean and well stocked with supplies and materials.
- Maintain custodial workstation in a safe manner, add water to floor drains as needed, and report updates to building floor plans.
- Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and stairs as needed.
- Apply de‑icer when needed to keep entryways open and safe.
- Emergency Response – perform initial emergency clean up, pick up water or debris, then extract carpeted floors and upholstered furniture with disinfectant.
- Clean upholstery by hand or with extractor as scheduled.
- Move or assist in moving heavy furniture.
- Attend and participate in required safety trainings and promote safety within the work environment.
- We have 4 custodial positions available for the Swing Shift! The work schedule for these in‑person positions is Monday‑Thursday 3 pm – 11 pm and Friday from 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This position may be required to work alternative shifts.
- This position is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.
- The annual salary for this role is $39,852
. - If you have prior state‑classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world‑class outdoor recreation.
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- Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
- Six months of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- The ability to work independently and in a team setting.
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials:
- A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full‑time or part‑time.
- Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
- DD‑214 for veteran applicants.
- Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran’s preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points,…
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