Auraria Custodian - Part-Time - Weekend Shift

Job Summary

This position serves as a Custodial I Part‑Time Weekend Shift role responsible for cleaning and sanitizing facilities for students, staff, faculty, and customers. Duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, stocking supplies, timely removal of waste and recyclable materials, snow and ice abatement, maintenance of hard floor surfaces and carpets, and emergency response to other issues.

Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Pay rate $23.15 per hour, which includes a 20% shift differential ($3.86 per hour). Base rate $19.29 per hour.

• Cleaning of Interior Areas:
  • 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:
  • 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.
  • Conduct 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, and well‑stocked custodial workstations with the supplies and materials needed for assigned areas.
  • Follow established procedures for the safe storage of discarded chemical products prior to disposal by the Health and Safety Department.
  • Report any equipment in need of repair to the Supervisor promptly.
• Specialty and Emergency Work & Other Duties:
  • Remove standing water or debris and extract moisture from carpeted floors and upholstered furniture using disinfectants and appropriate equipment.
  • Clean upholstery by hand or with extraction equipment according to scheduled maintenance plans.
  • Perform standard custodial duties as assigned by the Supervisor when specialty or emergency needs arise.
  • Remove snow and ice from walkways, ramps, and stairs to maintain safe access to buildings.
  • Apply de‑icer as needed to keep entrance clear, safe, and accessible.

• Six (6) months of custodial or laundry experience in a professional work setting.
• Valid unencumbered Colorado driver’s license.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, kneel, stoop, crouch, reach, and grab in the performance of job‑related duties.
• Must be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be willing and able to withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents and custodial work.
• Must be willing and able to be exposed to adverse weather while performing snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways (as needed).
• Must maintain a valid unencumbered driver’s license. If offered employment, a driver’s record will be required as part of the background check process.

This position is open to all qualified applicants; the organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.