(Auraria) Custodian II - Swing Shift
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(Auraria) Custodian II - Swing Shift
Salary
$3,749.20 Monthly
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
AHEC-0138-01.2026
Department
Auraria Higher Education Center
Division
Facillities Management Services Division
Opening Date
01/15/2026
Closing Date
1/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Auraria Campus
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu
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
Who we are: Welcome to theAuraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending theCommunity College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denverand theUniversity of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus (https://aurariacampus.edu/)
Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Benefits Package (https://aurariacampus.edu/ahec-staff/human-resources/classified-benefits/) .
So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.
Description of Job
Job Summary:
This position serves as a Custodial Work Leader, operating independently to perform the full range of custodial tasks, work leaders exercise some control over the continual work product of others. In addition to work lead responsibilities, this position performs custodian work by cleaning and sanitizing facilities for the students, staff, faculty and customers of Auraria Campus facilities by sweeping, mopping and/or vacuuming floors, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and stocking the restrooms with needed supplies. Timely removal of waste and recyclable materials. Snow removal and ice abatement as needed.
Essential Job Functions:
The pay rate listed is $21.63 per hour, which includes a 7.5% shift differential or $1.51 per hour for swing shift hours worked. The pay rate for this position without the 7.5% shift differential is $20.12 per hour.
Responsible for supervising custodial staff and ensuring high-quality cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities. Duties include:
Leadership & Supervision:Provide day-to-day guidance and support to custodial staff by assigning, monitoring, and inspecting work; delivering training; managing schedules and leave; overseeing supplies; maintaining accurate documentation; and enforcing safety and compliance standards. Serve as acting supervisor during absences to ensure continuity of operations.
Interior & Exterior Cleaning:Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, public areas, and building exteriors; remove trash, litter, and graffiti; perform floor care and window cleaning.
Building & Equipment Maintenance:Monitor building security, report repairs, maintain key control, clean and maintain custodial equipment, and ensure safe storage of chemicals.
Special Projects & Events:Lead non-routine cleaning, floor restoration, and furniture/equipment setup for events.
Emergency & Seasonal Tasks:Respond to water extraction needs, clean upholstery, and perform snow and ice removal for safe access.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
One (1) year of full-time custodial or laundry experience in a professional work setting.
Valid unencumbered Colorado drivers license.
Conditions of Employment:
The person selected for this position must maintain their ability to stand for long periods of time as well as kneel, stoop, crouch, reach and grab in the performance of job-related duties.
This person selected for this position must maintain their ability to perform the physical demands of this position which include physical manipulating and moving furniture and supplies in excess of 100 lbs. on a frequent basis as well as 20 lbs. to 50 lbs. (occasionally).
Must be willing and able to withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents and custodial work.
Must be willing and able to be exposed to adverse weather while performing snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways (as needed).
Must maintain a valid unencumbered drivers license.
Please note that if offered employment, candidates will be required to furnish a copy of the motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.
Supplemental Information
FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
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 acknowledgement 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, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.
Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information:
After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Covered" position, it does fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/
Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications: E-mail Address All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.
Only applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Minimum Qualifications Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isn't detailed in your application.Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.) Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Auraria Campus 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 Nicole Yanez atnicole.yanez@ahec.edu
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
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I understand that the pay rate listed is $21.63 per hour, which includes a 7.5% shift differential or $1.51 per hour for swing shift hours worked. The pay rate for this position without the 7.5% shift differential is $20.12 per hour.
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I understand that the scheduled shift for this position is a swing shift position Monday - Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. and Friday 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
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I understand that any offer of employment for this position is contingent on the successful passing of a job-related physical examination by a licensed medical provider?
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As a condition of employment, I understand that I must maintain the ability to perform the physical demands of this position (moving furniture and supplies in excess of 100 lbs. on a frequent basis as well as 20 lbs. to 50 lbs. occasionally).
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As a condition of my employment, I acknowledge that I must be willing and able to perform snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways (as needed).
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As a condition of employment, I understand that I must maintain my willingness and ability to be exposed to dust and fumes typically associated with cleaning agents and custodial work.
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Do you have a valid unencumbered Colorado driver's license?
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Part of the required documents of this posting, if you are selected as the final candidate, you agree to submit a motor vehicle report?
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Rules of Conduct and Ethical Principles: By submitting this application, applicant acknowledges that the holding of State employment is a public trust and that State employees shall carry out their duties for the benefit of the people of the State of Colorado. § 24-18-103(1), C.R.S. Applicant warrants that they have read and understand the rules of conduct and the ethical principles for State employees as set forth in §§ 24-18-104, 24-18-105, 24-18-108, and 24-18-201, C.R.S. Here is the link for the Colorado Revised Statutes: https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/colorado-revised-statutes. Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has a conflict between competing interests. By submitting this application, applicant hereby discloses the following personal or professional interests, obligations, commitments, or relationships (either personal or professional) that could create the perception of conflicts of interest with their duties at Auraria Campus:
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