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Custodial Worker II

Employer
University of Denver
Location
Denver, Colorado, USA
Salary
Negotiable

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of: Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

Position Summary
The Custodial Services division of Facilities Management is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all interior spaces in a variety of Academic, Athletic, Residential and Administrative settings with a variety of chemicals/solutions and equipment (i.e. vacuums, auto scrubbers, sweepers, spot cleaners, etc.) Employees will be required to understand and follow all rules and regulations put forth by the University of Denver and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Must participate in annual OSHA training and will be responsible.

Essential Functions
In addition to following the University of Denvers policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Properly secure all doors within the assigned area
  • Cleaning restrooms including toilets, sink and showers; disinfect the facilities on a daily basis. Restock necessary items (e.g. soap, paper products)
  • Trash removal
  • Replenish disposable products such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
  • Dust and wet mopping of hard floors
  • Removal of dust from vertical and horizontal surfaces
  • Cleaning of chalkboards and whiteboards
  • Vacuum and spot clean carpeted areas
  • Cleaning and sanitation of sinks, water fountains and other fixtures typically found in restroom and other similar areas
  • Interior window washing
  • Clean appliances
  • Clean and maintains walk off mats
  • Relocates furniture as requested using appropriate moving devices
  • Clean biohazard waste using the proper PPE
  • Sweep and remove leaves, snow and trash from entrances and steps of building entrances
  • Maintains the equipment in a clean and working condition
  • Varied processes utilized to deep clean carpet and other fabric surfaces
  • Varied processes utilized to refinish hard surface flooring
  • Varied processes utilized to remove graffiti and clean equipment, walls and other hard surfaces

Required Qualifications

  • Custodians are required long intervals of standing, walking, bending, and repetitive motion of hand-wrist and elbow-shoulder.
  • Custodians will be required to climb ladders up to 10 feet tall and balance.
  • Operate various hand held, walk behind and self-propelled equipment and machinery.
  • Workers are required to push-pull, carry and lift objects of up to 50 pounds.
  • This job entails working in small dusty areas.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of related OSHA and EPA regulations and able to effectively communicate regulations to others.
  • High School diploma.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols such as disposal of chemicals and other hazardous material.
  • Work experience as custodian/ janitor or a similar role.
  • Working knowledge of industry equipment and how to maintain units.

Work Schedule
Full and part time positions, various shifts available.

Salary Grade Number
The salary grade for the position is 2.

Hourly Rate
The hourly rate for this position is $14.77.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Special Instructions

Applicants must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. The application will require applicants to provide the following employment information:

  1. Application
  2. Availability to work

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check and Pre-Placement Physical.

Organization

Founded in 1864—just a few years after the city of Denver itself was founded—the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities.

The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to more than 11,500 students hailing from all regions of the United States and 83 other countries.

The University offers:

Regardless of what they study, University of Denver students embark on a personal educational journey that helps them find and follow their individual purpose.

Collaborative, Experiential Learning

Our students work closely with faculty, peers and members of the community on projects, research and fieldwork. They cross disciplines to discover new perspectives and approaches to problem solving.

In and out of the classroom, our students learn by doing, whether they're collecting data in the field or putting theory into practice in a clinical setting.

The University of Denver Culture

Across the University of Denver’s many divisions, departments, and offices, supervisors are searching for new employees who strive to excel and innovate, prize integrity, and who value the opportunity to engage with the community.  The University is always looking for creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners who want to know more and do more.

At the University of Denver, our culture is steeped in ethics and social responsibility. As a result, our faculty and students represent a wide array of perspectives and enjoy the healthy dialogue that grows out of diversity. University of Maryland, Baltimore

For all their differences, the members of our community are united by a common purpose: They're determined to confront society's most pressing challenges—everything from world health and the global economy to access to education.

Company info
Website
Telephone
3038717770
Location
2199 S. University Blvd.
Denver
Colorado
80210
US

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