Fort Lewis College Physical Plant Services Residential Custodian

About Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest.

Starting hourly wage: $19.16 per hour. Position posted through 11:59 p.m. 12/5/2025.

Applications must be received prior to the closing. Eligibility for overtime, call back pay, and shift differential where applicable. Covered position under the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs & Services Act.

Applications will only be accepted through the Fort Lewis College Workday portal: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We do not accept applications through any other online website or app.

• Cleaning entryways, lounges, hallways, communal bathrooms, kitchens, computer labs, etc.
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, taking trash to dumpster, cleaning windows, cleaning bathroom fixtures, classroom furniture, light fixtures, baseboards, walls, hard surfaces, hand rails, stairs and floor mats using approved cleaning materials and techniques.
• Inspect and keep assigned area clean and safe. Maintains entrances and breezeways, keeping area clear of snow, ice, dirt and debris.
• Requires snow shoveling and salt disbursement.
• Provides set up and take down support for campus events.
• Works in teams to clean all living spaces in specified buildings after students and conference guests have vacated, preparing spaces for new occupancy including deep cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, appliances, furniture, common areas and carpets requiring extensive communication and prioritization skills.
• Develops rapport with students in assigned building, making them feel at home and comfortable in their space.
• Answers questions and provides advice pertaining to campus resources and community activities.
• Utilize training to identify students of concern and refer or report as needed.
• Restock materials and chemicals needed for daily cleaning.
• Maintain a neat and tidy custodial closet, alerting Facilities Supervisor of needed supplies and changing vacuum bags and filters as needed.
• Alert Facilities Supervisor or General Laborer of necessary equipment maintenance.
• Monitor building facilities and convey maintenance needs such as broken windows, blinds, appliances, tears in carpets to Facilities Supervisor.
• Requires heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Coordinates with co‑workers on team work efforts.
• Requires flexibility and adaptability skills to deal with last‑minute changes.
• Different shifts and weekend work are required to cover activities.
• Required to work during inclement weather, emergencies, and campus events.

Residents and non‑residents of Colorado may apply and be hired into this position as the work will be performed primarily at a location that is within 30 miles of the state border.

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Six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

• Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails, and SDS sheets.
• Reading, writing, and oral comprehension.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Active listening skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time.
• Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather.
• Ability to respond appropriately to supervision.
• Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

• A final job offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
• A final job offer is…