Custodian - Denver

Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. This position will remain open until filled. Division of Facilities Management - North District

The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) is a customer-driven support organization responsible for operating, maintaining and managing the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards. This is done in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, patients, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities, campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods.

These services include the day-to-day facility maintenance and operational needs of buildings, grounds, custodial and fleet services.

• Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL)
• Wheat Ridge Regional Center to include 20 Group Homes
• Gilliam Youth Services Center
• Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center (Aspire, Golden Peak, and Summit YSCs)
• Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center
• Mount View Youth Services Center
• Platte Valley Youth Services Center
• Prairie Vista Youth Services Center

This position is Open Continuous, and will remain open until all positions are filled.

Please note:

Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This position performs Housekeeping and Custodial services to assure that the facilities and client environments are cleaned and maintained according to all applicable regulatory standards, and provides a safe sanitary environment for clients and staff. Meet the facilities needs of the Department of Human Services Northern Region customers while managing available resources to provide a physical environment at the highest quality possible.

Additionally, the unit establishes and maintains a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment for clients, personnel and visitors in the buildings of the Department of Human Services.

This position is unique in that it provides Custodial Services for a wide range of agencies within the Department of Human Services which includes the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL), Wheat Ridge Regional Center (WRRC to include the group homes) and the Division of Youth Services (DYS) facilities (Prairie Vista, Gilliam, Lookout Mountain Campus, Marvin W. Foote, Mount View Campus and Platte Valley.)

The position is required to meet and maintain all regulatory requirements set by JCAHO. (Joint Commission for Accrediting Health Organizations) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and other regulatory agencies.

• Performs daily cleaning, sanitizing, and servicing of assigned work area as per schedules and procedures by use of appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals and equipment consisting of sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, restroom cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
• Performs daily detail cleaning of assigned area as per schedules and procedures by use of appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals and equipment – consisting of washing walls, doors, frames, sills, windows, baseboards, fixtures, furnishings, ceilings, vents, and light fixtures.
• Performs weekly project work within all areas including all hard floor and carpet areas.
• Performs project floor work consisting of buffing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and sealing of hard floor surfaces, and spot cleaning, shampooing and extracting of carpeted floors by use of appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Collects and disposes of trash and biohazard waste by properly containing and transporting to proper…