Custodian Day Shift

Custodian I

Join our team at Colorado School of Mines and help maintain the cleanliness of our facilities. This posting is for Day Shifts, including Monday - Friday; 5:00am - 1:30pm. This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Salary: $20.39 - $21.33 Hourly

Location:

Golden, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: GLA - JRMisc - 06/26

Department:
Colorado School of Mines

Opening Date: 07/10/2026

Closing Date: 7/26/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of benefits to our classified workforce, including medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability plans, dependent tuition benefit, and retirement plans. Benefits begin the first of the month following your start date. Other perks include: 13 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave which starts accruing your first month, set work schedule, small crews (8-13), and free access to Mines varsity sporting events for you and 3 guests!

Internal Professional Development Opportunities:
Bi-annual Facilities Leadership Program, Skill-building Development Program, Internal promotional opportunities.

Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification

Description:

D8B1TX
- CUSTODIAN I

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:
Six months of experience in custodial work or closely-related work. This experience includes but not limited to sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, general dusting and vacuuming within an office/school environment. This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous custodial experience as a state employee;
Experience with industrial cleaning equipment and appliances.

Essential Competencies for Success at Colorado School of Mines:

• Knowledge of custodial practices and procedures
• Strong communication skills to interact with team members, students, and staff
• Take initiative and works productively with the team to achieve common, collaborative goals
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Time management skills to ensure completion of assigned duties within specified time frames
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner
• Provides exemplary service to meet the needs of the students, staff, and customers of Mines

Conditions of Employment:

• Background check
• Pre-employment physical
• Pre-employment drug screen

Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, orado.gov/board-rules.

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.