CUSTODIAN I - Bruce McCandless Community Living Center
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5066894)
Apply
?
CUSTODIAN I - Bruce McCandless Community Living Center
Salary
$19.16 - $26.83 Hourly
Location
Fremont County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
ILC 00105 9/3/2025
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OAADS - Bruce McCandless State Veterans Home at Fl
Opening Date
09/04/2025
Closing Date
9/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
903 Moore Drive Florence, CO. 81226
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
melissa.hamilton@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
Custodian I - Bruce McCandless Veterans Home
Bruce McCandless State Veterans Community Living Center is a State-owned and operated skilled nursing facility dedicated to honoring and respecting those living and working in our home through companionship, empowerment, and individualized care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live.
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
CDHSCareers
Description of Job
This is a full-time, in-person, essential services-designated position. Hours are Friday thru Tuesday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Primary Job Duties Include:
Daily Cleaning
Perform daily cleaning, e.g. mopping, dusting, trash removal, sanitizing etc. per Facility needs and assignment.
Service assigned work area per schedule and facility procedures by utilizing approved disinfectants, cleaners, associated chemicals and equipment.
Procedures to include the established "7-step" Program, e.g. routine, detail clean, splash and trash, etc.
Know and follow Universal Precautions and all established Facility safety standards.
Make beds, change linens as needed, stock linen carts.
Ensure resident preferences are honored as much as possible.
Detail Cleaning of Rooms
Upon the move, discharge, death of a resident, or scheduled assignment perform detail cleaning, sanitizing, and servicing of assigned work area per procedures in use at Facility by utilizing approved disinfectants, cleaners, associated chemicals and equipment.
Procedures to consist of the established "7-step" Program" detail clean.
Know and follow Universal Precautions and all established Facility safety standards.
Floor Service
Performs project floor work consisting of scrubbing, stripping, waxing, sealing, buffing, burnishing etc. of appropriate floor surfaces. In addition, perform spot cleaning, shampooing, extracting and bonnet cleaning of carpeted floors by use of appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment established and provided by Facility.
Know and follow Universal Precautions and all established Facility safety standards
Equipment Maintenance and Supplies
Clean and service equipment, maintain assigned housekeeping closets and carts, supplies, stock levels, and chemical labeling requirements.
Follow all established facility safety standards.
Move furnishings and minimal maintenance
Move furniture, appliances, equipment, supplies, etc., manually and by use of available equipment.
Replace light bulbs, assist with minor building repairs and snow removal.
Follow all established facility safety standards.
Laundry
Handle, sort, load, unload, fold, assign, hang, iron, repair, mend, stock, label and distribute residents' laundry and facility linens in a timely manner.
Use approved disinfectants, cleaners, detergents, bleaching agents, soft/sour agents, spotters and associated chemicals.
Know and use Universal Precautions and follow proper procedures for laundry equipment.
Complete laundry related documentation.
Follow all established facility safety standards.
Training and other duties as assigned
Attends in-services and training as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous custodial experience in a long-term care or hospital facility preferred.
Previous experience in commercial laundry processing
Paying attention to detail, strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Working in a team environment to complete daily workloads and provide support when necessary outside of assigned areas.
Excellent customer service skills to include communication with and responding to all levels of employees.
Applicant must be willing and able to meet the physical demands of the position as follows: Exert up to up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
Conditions of Employment:
Full Background - Name check, TRAILS, CAPS, and Fingerprinting
Shift Work: Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, and graveyard (night) shifts, as well as weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Pre-employment Physical: Must pass TB test which will be given before employment at employer's expense.
This position is considered essential services and therefore this employee must report to work without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency
services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of clients.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination, or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Other - Explain: Must pass TB test. Vaccinations as required by state and facility
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contactmelissa.hamilton@state.co.us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high-quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support)
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
This information is available to me and I have read this information.
I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
02
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
03
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
04
Describe your experience performing proper sanitation procedures for restrooms including disinfecting urinals, toilets, sinks, washing restroom partitions, walls and floors. If you have no experience performing this task, please put N/A.duties/assignments. Do not @type "see resume" in the box below. If this does not apply, @type "N/A" in the box below.
05
Do you have a reliable source of transportation for commuting to work?
Yes
No
06
Please list any commercial cleaning equipment you have operated and describe your experience in keeping equipment clean and in safe operating condition. If you have no experience performing this task, please put N/A.Colorado.
07
Describe your experience caring for floors including hard surfaces and carpet. If you have no experience performing this task, please put N/A.
08
Describe your experience mixing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals. If you have no experience performing this task, please put N/A.
09
Describe your experience performing daily detail consisting of washing walls, doors, frames, sills, windows, baseboards, fixtures, furnishings, ceilings, vents and light fixtures. If you have no experience performing this task, please put N/A.
Required Question
Employer
State of Colorado
Address
See the full announcement by clicking
the "Printer" icon located above the job title
Location varies by announcement, Colorado, --
Website
https://careers.colorado.gov/
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
