Custodian I

Title (Function): Custodian I
Department:
Custodial Services
Reporting To: Custodian II
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, position is eligible for
overtime compensation.
Compensation: $18.77-26.29/hr. Although
the full hourly range for this position is
provided, appointments are typically
made at or near the range minimum. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Open Date:
09/10/2025
Close Date: 10/05/2025 11:59
PM MST

MUST BE A COLORADO RESIDENT TO APPLY. POSITION IS
LOCATED
IN GRAND JUNCTION, MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE IF APPLYING FROM OUT OF TOWN

SECTION
I – OUR VALUES
CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE

At CMU, we believe
in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the
courage to
form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the
pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this
courage that enables the Mavily to explore
new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no
perfect idea.

From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience.
We invest in the future by continuously adapting to
change, overcoming
challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is
constant, and our resilience allows us to
embrace it with confidence. Endless
curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing
opportunities for
discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community
rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless
opportunities
for growth and advancement.

Inspired by the soul of the West-the spirit that our region embodies-we emerge
as a
force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a
Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life
our shared
vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values
Love
– Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and
others
Dignity – Respecting the intrinsic value of
each person and
believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
Courage – Taking risks in the pursuit of new
possibilities
Humility – Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea
is perfect and being open to the
input of others
Resiliency – Investing in the future by adapting to changes,
overcoming challenges and pursuing
Opportunity
Curiosity – Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
Power – The strength to act
collaboratively with individual agency to
achieve our goals

SECTION
II – THE SEAT

At CMU, we look
at
every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat
contributes significantly to our mission of providing
an affordable and
accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships
that support the well-being and
vibrancy of our community. As a human centric
organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our
organization, and
that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are
defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding
the
seats.

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is seeking a full-time
Custodian I to join our dynamic university environment, where
they will
be an essential part of our operations. The University and the State of
Colorado are committed to providing employees with a
comprehensive and
competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family.
This includes health, dental, and
vision coverage, a tuition waiver/discount
program, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and flexible work schedules.
We
encourage you to review the many benefit options by visiting the State of
Colorado employee benefits page.

OVERVIEW AND
ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/OR TASKS
As a custodian, you have an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness of our facilities
which is crucial in supporting the learning and working environment of the University. If you take pride in your work and possess excellent
customer service skills, we encourage you to apply. Open positions are for various shifts; hours and work weeks vary. Periodic shift work
may be required. Assist in maintaining a healthy environment by providing
outstanding custodial service for campus facilities.

SECTION
III – OUR DESIRES FOR RIGHT FIT

For the success of
our mission and our teams, we desire to have
individuals who are a “Right Fit”
in our seats. We define “Right Fit” as those who embrace our culture,
demonstrate our values,
understand the seat and what is required. We seek
individuals who want this seat, desire to be a part of a bigger vision and have
the
capacity to be a successful member of our CMU team.

CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
Duty Statements
include
but are not limited to:
In the area of floor-care, duties include sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming and spot
cleaning carpet, auto scrubbing, spray buffing, burnishing, refinishing wood, concrete, and vinyl composite floors (removing floor finish by
sanding or stripping, then applying seal and wax) and carpet extraction. Cleaning duties include cleaning and re-lamping lighting fixtures,
cleaning water fountains, emptying and cleaning waste containers, cleaning walls, doors, and windows, dusting flat surfaces and vents,
cleaning and sanitizing all restroom fixtures, urinals and toilet bowls, cleaning toilet partitions and doors, sinks, and mirrors,
restocking soap and paper products, straightening and moving furniture, shampooing upholstered furniture, setting up tables, chairs and
media equipment for meetings, cleaning dry erase boards, securing areas as required (locking and unlocking rooms and buildings), inputting
work requests and filling out time log in maintenance management system (“Schooldude”), cleaning and maintaining equipment, turning lights
on and off, using proper personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, grippers, aprons, safety shoes), and attending training meetings on
safety, cleaning procedures, and equipment and product use.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE FOR RIGHT FIT
Minimum
Qualifications: Candidate must have six
months of custodial experience, which must have been performed within
a
business/corporation type setting or similar. Part-time work will be
prorated. You must include names and phone numbers of three
professional
references.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent customer
service and time-management skills, and
the ability to follow directions.

Substitutions: Appropriate education will
substitute for the required
experience on a year-for-year basis. If
substituting education for experience, you must provide a copy of your
transcripts with your
application.

*Custodial work is defined as primary work
duties which include but are not limited to caring for and
maintaining offices
within an organization. Custodian work includes buffing, polishing and
disinfecting floors, cleaning lavatories as
well as performing general dusting
and vacuuming within an office environment.

Conditions of
Employment:

• Must

be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

• Possession

and
maintenance of valid Colorado driver’s license (Position requires
ability to drive motorized vehicle and/or golf cart to job sites on
main
and auxiliary campuses)

• Essential

Services Designation (Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or
emergency services of the University without delay or interruption.)

• Pass

a Background
Check.

Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential
functions.

DISCLAIMER – This position description is only a summary of the typical
functions of this seat, and not an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and
areas of accountability.

DIRECT INQUIRIES
CONTACT: Sarah
Knop, [email protected]

HOW
TO APPLY: Applicants will be
asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then
providing personal and
demographic information. In addition, please be prepared
to upload a:

• Candidates

who wish to assert Veterans’
Preference must attach a copy of their DD214
to their application. Failure to submit a DD214 form will result in being
denied
Veterans Preference.

• Cover

Letter

• Resume
• At

least three professional references which
include the name, phone number,
email address and relationship who can attest to your ability to perform
the job you are applying
for. Professional references should include
at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference
may also include
current or former employers, colleagues or other
professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for
employment.

Failure to submit a complete and timely application may
result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are
responsible for
ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human
Resources office before the closing date and
time listed.

Methods of Appointment: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies
represented by this announcement is
expected to be from the eligible list
created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the
position(s) may be filled
by another method of appointment for a valid articulated
business reason.

ATTENTION! The first stage of the comparative
analysis process for
candidates who meet minimum qualifications is an application review. Therefore, it is paramount that you follow
directions provided in this
job announcement and address in detail your experience with the duties and
requirements mentioned above in
the experience portion of your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Resumes may be included, but
applications
stating “See Resume” for experience will not be accepted in lieu of
the properly completed State of Colorado application
forms.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Applications are part of the selection
process and will be reviewed to determine if
you meet the minimum
qualifications for the position. Be sure the requirements listed above
are specifically addressed on your
application; failure to do so may result in
the rejection of your application. Also, as applications may serve as
all or part
of the comparative analysis process for this position, it is to
your benefit to address your experience with the duties listed above
in
detail. Applications may be evaluated by a panel of subject
matter experts who will rate your education, training and
experience as
demonstrated on your application. Attach additional pages if
necessary to fully explain your experience and education.

Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to
determine if you meet the minimum qualifications.
If it is determined
that your application does not meet the announced minimum qualifications, you
will be notified in writing and may
contact Zachary Sargent at 970-248-1655,
within two days of the receipt of the notice, to attempt informal resolution of
the matter.
If you still do not agree with our decision regarding your
qualifications, you have the right to have that decision reviewed by the
State
Personnel Director. Your request for a Director’s review must be received
in the State Personnel Director’s office within ten
days from your receipt of
the letter informing you that you do not qualify and should include the
following: 1) Job Title; 2) Agency
involved; 3) Name of the agency
representative spoken to during informal resolution attempts; 4) Date(s) of the
conversations; 5)
Specific issue(s); 6) Reason it is believed the decision was
arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to rule or law. Direct your
request
to:

State Personnel Board
633 17th Street, Suite 1320
Denver, CO 80202-3604
Fax: 303-866-5038

To
request a Director’s review, you are required to complete and submit the
Colorado State Personnel Consolidated Appeal/Dispute form,
available at
https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-an
d-filing. Instructions for completing the
form, as well as State Personnel Board Rules and Director’s Administrative
Procedures,
are also available on the same website. Public libraries
offer internet access. If you are not able to access the forms on
the
internet or if you require assistance, please contact our Human Resources
Office.

Appeal Rights: Under
Colorado State Statute and State Personnel
Procedures you have the right to request a review of or appeal to the State
Personnel
Director any step of the selection process, if you believe the action
taken to be arbitrary, capricious or contrary to rule or law. If
you
believe the content of an examination was arbitrary, capricious or contrary to
rule or law (scores and ranks are not considered as
conduct or content), your
appeal must be in writing and received no later than 10 calendar days from the date
the examination was
administered. Utilizing the Colorado State Personnel
Consolidated Appeal/Dispute Form, which can be found
at https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-an
d-filing, send appeals to the
appropriate address as indicated on the Consolidated Appeal/Dispute Form.
The above ten-day
deadline and appeal procedures apply, as well, to all
charges of discrimination.

Address Confidentiality
Program: If you are covered by the Address
Confidentiality Program, CRS 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the
HR
office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the
appropriate time extension for notifications provided by
U.S. mail. The
extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S.mail notifications
that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by
the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be
provided a reasonable
accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment
assessment. To request an
accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources
Office by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment
date
to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may
be asked to provide additional information,
including medical documentation, regarding
functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you
have this
information available well in advance of the assessment date.”

THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and
inclusion drive our succession, and we encourage
candidates from all
identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. 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.
Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we
provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants 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 (with preference given
to military veterans), or any other
protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to
the full inclusion of all qualified
individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist
individuals who have a disability
with any reasonable accommodation requests
related to employment, including completing the application process,
interviewing,
completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the
employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where
the
requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a
disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure
you have a positive
experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries
to our ADAAA Coordinator,
Caselyn Henriques, at Colorado Mesa University, at
[email protected] or 970
248-1578.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential duties of the
position.

ABOUT
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

A comprehensive
university in Grand Junction, Colorado
Mesa University provides exceptional
educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s
largest university,
CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction,
its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and
via
online offerings.

Colorado Mesa
University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western
Colorado
and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and
international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic
university enrolling
10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.

At the heart of
the CMU experience
is an integrative and experiential approach to higher
education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them
to
challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and
thinkers from different disciplines to make
connections between ideas and gain
the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in
life. Our focus is on
providing quality academic programs, built on a strong
liberal arts core that supports students’ interests and regional
employment
needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce
demands.

The Grand Valley is
home to
some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you
will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is
surrounded by the
Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class
mountain biking, rock climbing,
hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s
less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country
skiing.
Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one
of Colorado’s best kept secrets.

Colorado
Mesa
University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working
with students from diverse backgrounds and who
have a demonstrated commitment
to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students
within higher
education.

Colorado Mesa
University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living
community. To achieve
that goal, we conduct background investigations for all
final applicants being considered for employment. Background
investigations
include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when
appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle
history. Applicant must be able
to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer,
committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and
student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with
a
disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided
reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the
person to complete an
employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU
Human Resources Office by phone or
email. You may be asked to provide
additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional
limitations and the
type of accommodation needed.

To apply, visit https://coloradomesa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1354?c=coloradomesa

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