Auraria Custodian - Swing Shift

Who we are:

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 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. Learn more about us through this link:
The Auraria Campus

Auraria 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 outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link:
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So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This swing shift hours are Monday-Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight).

The pay rate listed is $20.74 per hour, which includes a 7.5% shift differential or $1.45 per hour for swing shift hours worked. The pay rate for this position without the 7.5% shift differential is $19.29 per hour. As a Custodian I, this position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing campus facilities to support students, staff, faculty, and visitors of the Auraria Campus.

Duties include comprehensive custodial work such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms; and restocking restroom supplies. Responsibilities also include timely removal of waste and recycling, snow removal and ice mitigation as needed, and restorative or routine maintenance of hard‑surface floors and carpets. The role also responds to emergencies and other facility needs as they arise.

Cleaning of Interior Areas of Facilities Management

• Cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking restrooms.
• Collecting, removing, and disposing of trash and recycling from common areas.
• Cleaning glass surfaces, mirrors, and partitions using appropriate tools and solutions.
• Following established procedures for chemical use and power‑equipment operation to protect floors, fixtures, and finishes.
• Removing solid waste, recycling, and compost from designated areas.
• Performing proper floor‑care procedures, including cleaning, maintenance, and applying finish.

Cleaning of Exterior Areas of Facilities Management

• Collecting and emptying trash and litter from exterior receptacles and outdoor common areas, including entryways, sidewalks, and seating areas.
• Sweeping and maintaining building entrances and exits, ensuring walkways are clean and free of debris.
• Cleaning exterior windows and other outdoor surfaces using appropriate tools and cleaning solutions, as needed.
• Preparing and properly labeling cleaning solutions for use in spray bottles, mop buckets, and other equipment.
• Removing graffiti from exterior walls, walkways, and other surfaces using approved chemical solutions.

Building Management

• Monitor building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours and checking equipment to ensure no hazards are present.
• Notify the lead, director or CIV of any major repair needs or safety concerns involving buildings or physical security systems.
• Maintain the security of all issued keys and ensure they are used and stored in accordance with campus protocols.

Non‑Routine Cleaning/​Maintenance Projects

• Perform major window washing and dusting of blinds.
• Conducting general and restorative floor maintenance, including stripping, scrubbing, sealing, finishing, and polishing hard‑surface floors.
• Assist with moving and positioning tables, chairs, and other furniture or equipment for projects and floor‑care activities.
• Transport tables, chairs, and other items to and from storage areas, loading docks, or delivery vehicles by hand or using hand trucks or other equipment.

Equipment Maintenance/Routine Duties

• Transport floor‑care in a safe and efficient manner, avoiding unnecessary strain or damage.
• Empty, clean, and inspect vacuums, auto‑scrubbers, buckets, wet/dry vacuums, and other floor‑care equipment daily.
• Maintain clean, organized,…