UMC Custodian

Custodian Position at University Memorial Center

The University Memorial Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder is seeking applications for a Custodian! This role is responsible for weekly deep cleaning, seasonal cleaning projects of the UMC, as well as emergency clean-up in accordance with University guidelines. They will work on one of two teams and receives assignments and instructions from the Custodial Services Manager or Custodial Services Lead.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder. With more than 1.6 million visitors each year, the University Memorial Center (UMC) is a dynamic hub where community and engagement come to life. Known as the "heart of campus," the UMC buzzes with activity, welcoming thousands daily to dine, study, shop, bowl or play billiards at The Connection, or immerse in gaming at the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge.

We host numerous live events, meetings, and conferences for the CU Boulder campus and wider community in our various spaces, including the Glenn Miller Ballroom. As a workplace, the UMC offers a fast-paced, people-centered environment where every interaction contributes to campus life. Home to a wide range of student services and an active CU student government, we foster leadership, collaboration, and innovation among our staff and student employees.

We celebrate diversity through food, art, music, and open exchange of ideas, cultivating belonging while supporting the campus spaces where expression and activism thrive. At the UMC, we are committed to student success and will work together to build human capacity focused on a culture of care for all.

Daily Cleaning of UMC Public Areas, Department Offices and Study Spaces

• Responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitizing of all public areas, including but not limited to lounges, study coves, foyers, break rooms, entryways, hallways, and stairways.
• Daily cleaning tasks include sweeping, mopping of all hard surfaces (tile and wood flooring), and vacuuming of carpets.
• Additionally, daily cleaning includes emptying of waste receptacles, wiping down of counters, tables, chairs and all high touch point areas.
• Dusting and windows along with other glass surfaces as needed.

Daily Bathroom Cleaning:

• Adhere to daily cleaning protocols to clean assigned bathrooms on a routine basis.
• This cleaning includes cleaning and sanitizing of bathroom fixtures (toilets, urinals, sinks), sweeping and mopping of the floors.
• Wiping down of stalls, walls, dispensers, and mirror cleaning.
• The restocking of the various dispensers with the appropriate products and the emptying of the waste receptacles.

Seasonal Projects:

• Position is responsible seasonal projects including stripping and refinishing tile floors, shampooing carpets, deep cleaning office spaces that include vent-cleaning, wall wipe down, upholstery cleaning of office furniture, window cleaning, and additional projects as assigned.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Position is responsible for responding on an as-needed basis for snow removal, specialty, or emergency work, which could include; clean-up of water or debris, moving and assisting in moving furniture, emergency clean up, deep-water extraction, and disinfection process.
• Position is responsible for the snow removal of specific assigned areas on the outside of the UMC including sidewalks, patios, and ramps. This includes initial snow removal and applying of deicer (ice melt) and the removal of the snow throughout the day to ensure areas are open and safe.
• When needed assist UMC Maintenance or UMC Set-up Operations.

The anticipated shift schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday,…