Auraria Custodian II - Swing Shift

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Auraria Campus is located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The campus serves 38,000 students and approximately 5,000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. The Auraria Campus
Employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, Benefit Hub and an outstanding retirement plan. Benefits Package

This position serves as a Custodial Work Leader, operating independently to perform the full range of custodial tasks. The Work Leader exercises control over the continual work product of others. In addition to work lead responsibilities, the position performs custodian work by cleaning and sanitizing facilities for students, staff, faculty and customers of Auraria Campus facilities by sweeping, mopping and/or vacuuming floors, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and stocking the restrooms with needed supplies.

Timely removal of waste and recyclable materials. Snow removal and ice abatement as needed.

Pay rate: $21.63 per hour, which includes a 7.5% shift differential or $1.51 per hour for swing shift hours. The pay rate for this position without the 7.5% shift differential is $20.12 per hour.

• Leadership & Supervision: Provide day‑to‑day guidance and support to custodial staff by assigning, monitoring, and inspecting work; delivering training; managing schedules and leave; overseeing supplies; maintaining accurate documentation; and enforcing safety and compliance standards. Serve as acting supervisor during absences to ensure continuity of operations.
• Interior & Exterior Cleaning: Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, public areas, and building exteriors; remove trash, litter, and graffiti; perform floor care and window cleaning.
• Building & Equipment Maintenance: Monitor building security, report repairs, maintain key control, clean and maintain custodial equipment, and ensure safe storage of chemicals.
• Special Projects & Events: Lead non‑routine cleaning, floor restoration, and furniture/equipment setup for events.
• Emergency & Seasonal Tasks: Respond to water extraction needs, clean upholstery, and perform snow and ice removal for safe access.

• One (1) year of full‑time custodial or laundry experience in a professional work setting.
• Valid unencumbered Colorado driver’s license.

• The person selected for this position must maintain the ability to stand for long periods of time as well as kneel, stoop, crouch, reach and grab in the performance of job‑related duties.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of this position which include manipulating and moving furniture and supplies in excess of 100 lbs. on a frequent basis as well as 20‑50 lbs. (occasionally).
• Must be willing and able to withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents and custodial work.
• Must be willing and able to be exposed to adverse weather while performing snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways (as needed).
• Must maintain a valid unencumbered driver’s license.
• Must furnish a copy of the motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information or military status.