Custodial Technician - Evening Shift

Custodial Technician

Maintain a clean, welcoming environment throughout the Denver Zoo. Daily tasks include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, polishing floors, and emptying waste bins in offices, public areas, and facilities.

• Clean and sanitize all assigned surfaces daily, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, polishing floor surfaces, and emptying waste for offices and facilities.
• Disinfect and clean high‑use areas such as restrooms, kitchens, and various indoor and outdoor surfaces.
• Clean biohazard waste using proper PPE.
• Pick up litter and debris throughout the zoo.
• Participate in snow removal operations and be available for a variable schedule, including early hours, weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays in an on‑call status for snow removal.
• Operate light equipment for minor and major projects.
• Adhere to established procedures to provide a safe working environment.
• Properly clean and maintain equipment.
• Store and dispose of trash according to procedures and transport it to designated areas.
• Report maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Secure all doors within the assigned area.
• Replenish disposable products such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.

• 1–2 years of experience as a custodian/ janitor or a similar role.
• Knowledge of industry equipment and facility maintenance.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to follow oral, illustrated, written, or demonstrated instructions.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions sufficient to establish a safe work environment for self and others.
• Ability to follow all DZCA safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Pass a physical examination, background check, and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Schedule availability: 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM, five days a week, including weekend nights.

The hourly salary range for this position is $19.30–$20.52.

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 403(b) retirement account with employer match.
• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.
• Family DZCA membership with discounted tickets to special events.
• Concession and retail discounts, plus free parking.
• And so much more!

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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