Custodian III at CCA

GJC-000758 07/26; Facility Operations - Custodial Services

Community College of Aurora is a vibrant, growing, diverse, urban community college committed to student engagement, innovative teaching, and a global, multicultural perspective on learning. The college has built a reputation of excellence by cultivating a "family" culture that values students, faculty, and staff.

Why work for Community College of Aurora?
In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer the following benefits:

• Medical and dental health plans 
• Retirement savings through Colorado PERA
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• CafeWell employee wellness program
• Many positions are eligible for alternate work arrangements that may include flexible schedules and/or working remotely
• Opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition assistance program

Note: Work hours for this position will be Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  May need to work occasional shifts outside of the regular shift to meet the needs of the department. Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications and be able to read and comprehend written directions. Also, must be able to interpret written directives, policies, and memos. An essential function of this position requires exertion of 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 (i.e. lifting trash, pushing cleaning equipment, moving furniture, etc.). It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching. You must be able to perform this level of physical exertion and essential functions in order to be considered for this position.

*Shift Differentials will be paid to employees in eligible classes as published in the State's annual pay plan.

• Regular rate applies when work hours fall between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (no shift differential). 
• Second shift differential rate (7.5%) applies when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. 
• Third shift differential rate (14%) applies when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. 
• Weekend differential rate (20%) applies when more than half of the scheduled shift hours fall on a weekend shift. Weekend shifts start at 4:00 pm Friday through 6:00 am Monday.

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 [email protected] and 'cccs.edu' addresses.   If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail. This full-time position is located in the Facility Operations department. This position oversees staff and assigns work determining best practices, work procedures and processes that will accomplish all housekeeping tasks in a timely and thorough manner. Primary duties and responsibilities include: 

Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise and provide oversight of custodial team members
• Conduct annual and mid-year performance evaluations
• Manage and approve employee leave requests
• Resolve departmental conflicts and recommend corrective actions in accordance with state policies and procedures
• Schedule and lead weekly safety meetings and maintain attendance logs

Custodial Operations

• Perform custodial work alongside staff as needed
• Vacuum and extract carpets; sweep, mop, and scrub floors; strip and wax tile
• Clean desks, windows, whiteboards, and other surfaces
• Collect and remove trash and recycling from classrooms, offices, and public areas
• Set up and take down tables, chairs, tents, and other equipment for events, meetings, and campus functions

Supply Management

• Monitor custodial supply levels and maintain adequate stock
• Coordinate routine ordering of approved custodial supplies via online ordering system
• Track overall supply usage and identify irregular patterns
• Collaborate with the Director of Events and Operations regarding supply needs
• Receive and organize deliveries to ensure materials are available for all shifts

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure proper training and handling of custodial supplies
• Verify staff compliance with safety protocols and procedures

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:

D8B3XX Custodian III

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Two (2) years of custodial experience as the primary function of your job. Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer is required. Explain your experience on your application. Do not use "see resume" statements on your application. The official State of Colorado application must be completed in detail to be considered. Part time hours will be prorated.

Substitutions: None

Highly Desirable:  Excellent customer service skills. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. 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. Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks. Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to work as a member of a team as well as an individual contributor; self motivated. Experience utilizing MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Conditions of Employment: Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado driver's license to independently drive company vehicles and equipment around the campus, pick up parts, etc. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check to include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire. 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 CCA Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges. An essential function of this position requires the individual 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. It also requires constant or frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and depth perception. You must be able to perform this level of physical exertion and essential functions in order to be considered for this position.

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.

Supplemental Information

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.

CCA 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.

Selection 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, Erica Hines, [email protected], (303) 340-7231.

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 Erica Hines, [email protected], (303) 340-7231.

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.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website athttp://www.ccaurora.edu/students/student-right-know.   A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

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.