Custodian I

GJJ-000041 & 000051 09/26; Facilities & Operations 

Pikes Peak State College is located at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado. PPSC offers broad programs in transfer, occupational, and preparatory subjects emphasizing student and community needs. Colorado Springs is a great city to both work and live.

CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 22.1%Hispanic; 6.2% Black/African American; 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native; and 60.5% White. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse pool.

EMAIL ADDRESS: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail. Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from 'cccs.edu' and [email protected] addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.

NOTE: This full-time position will work Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with varying hours and days off, depending on the business needs of the college. This position will be required to work at other Pikes Peak State College Campuses. You must be willing to accept working at various locations and working varying hours as needed.

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and it’s colleges is the statewide pathway to individual achievement and economic vitality. We provide an accessible, responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities, and we foster an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.

You will admire the friendly culture of our colleges and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees. Additionally, we offer:

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.
• Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
• An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.

JOB DUTIES: This full-time position is located in Custodial Services at Pikes Peak State College and will provide a safe and clean environment for students, staff and the public. Primary duties and responsibilities include: provide a safe and clean environment for students, staff and the public. Use custodial chemicals in daily tasks. Dust and wet mop floors in common areas, classrooms and hallways; deep vacuum carpeted areas, clean/disinfect drinking fountains, basins, toilets, urinals, showers and restroom floors. Wash mirrors and walls, check towels, tissues and sanitary needs in restrooms, empty and wash waste bins. Vacuum/dust and wet mop, straighten/clean/dust furniture; order stock for custodial closets. During summer months and campus breaks, strip, wax and polish hard surface floors and shampoo carpets as necessary; shampoo upholstery as needed and deep vacuum carpeted areas. Dust vents, baseboards and wall corners, and clean light fixtures. Notify supervisor of needed repairs/equipment. Clean sidewalks and building perimeters 10 feet from doorways; empty trash and replace liners in waste bins. Clean exterior glass and sanitize entrance doors/door handles. Assist with snow removal up to 10 feet from buildings as needed. Perform other duties as assigned or required. In the event of emergency situations or the absence of other custodians, duties may be assigned to perform in other buildings, along with team cleaning on the campus. Provide excellent customer service while interacting with students, staff, faculty, and external customers. Use specified chemicals or cleaning methods for different types of spills or needed clean-up. Utilize computer to check daily work orders, complete timesheets, leave requests, etc.  

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 (6) months of custodial experience as the primary function of the job. Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor. Explain use and care of equipment used in detail on your application. Applicant must be willing to work different shifts (day and/or night), including holidays if necessary. Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Application must clearly detail the extent of these qualifications. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated)

Necessary Special Requirements:  Must possess a current, valid Colorado driver's license in order to drive campus vehicles. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check to include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire. Must be willing to work before or after normal business hours if requested and overtime as needed. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide PPSC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.  An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Preferred Qualifications:  Knowledge/experience in proper methods to strip and re-wax hard surface flooring. Knowledge of custodian chemicals and their use. Proper sanitation procedures for restrooms. Experience in hard floor and carpet maintenance. Experience operating floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, and floor buffers. Strong customer service skills. Effective communication skills (oral and written). Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks. Prior experience utilizing MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Substitutions: None

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.  

Important Note To Applicants:Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application. PPSC recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse applicant pool. 

Comparative Analysis Process:  Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill, oral board, written, etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants. It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application, transcripts, licensure, supplemental questionnaire, etc.). Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations: As part of our commitment to provide access to individualized support, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with 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 require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Kim Hennessy, at [email protected] or call (719) 502-2006.

Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act: The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Kim Hennessy, at [email protected] or call (719) 502-2006.

Address Confidentiality Program: If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

For information regarding Pikes Peak State College Security, including crime statistics for the Centennial, Downtown Studio, and Rampart Range campuses and surrounding area, please see the PPSC Department of Public Safety’s website at:https://www.pikespeak.edu/administration-operations/campus-police/index.php.. For a hard copy report please contact Human Resource Services at 719.502.2600.

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.