Custodian - AM Shift

Job Description

Posting close date is July 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Facilities Management is entrusted with the development, care, maintenance, and operation of Colorado State University’s physical properties. Our purpose is to create and sustain environments that support CSU’s land‑grant mission, fostering the success of students, faculty, and staff through world‑class academic, research, and outreach programs. To learn more about this department, please visit our website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Under the direction and supervision of a Custodian II and/or Custodian III, this position provides a range of custodial services to building occupants including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, removal of trash and recyclable materials, window and entry glass cleaning, carpeted and hard floor maintenance including vacuuming, spot cleaning and extracting of carpeted floors, mopping, scrubbing, burnishing, stripping and refinishing of hard surface floors.

This position will be scheduled from 5:30 am to 1:00 pm Monday – Friday.

• Perform routine custodial services, including but not limited to cleaning, sanitizing and stocking of restrooms, removal of trash and recyclable materials, window and entry glass cleaning, dusting of horizontal surfaces, carpeted and hard floor maintenance, including vacuuming, spot cleaning and extracting of carpeted floors, mopping, scrubbing, burnishing, stripping and refinishing of hard surface floors.
• Provide building access and security through snow removal services both within the regular Monday through Friday work schedule, as well as on weekends as necessary, and through daily unlock and lock‑up services.
• Provide custodial support for athletic and university events campus‑wide, both within the regular Monday through Friday work schedule as well as on weekends when necessary.

• Pre‑employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
• Pre‑employment Physical
• Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Shift Work
• On‑call Status – May be called in outside of normal hours to assist with snow removal or flood clean‑up.
• In‑person

• Six months of custodial services experience in an institutional or commercial environment.

• Experience operating and/or maintaining basic custodial tools with very little supervision.
• Experience with the operation and use of vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines, buffing and/or other related cleaning operations.
• Experience with snow removal.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic mobile devices for business needs and team communication.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Directly related state service experience.

$40,248 – $48,300

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world‑class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work‑life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.

Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.