Custodial Lead

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Custodial Lead to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range $36,122 - $46,609 annually Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
• Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator to get the complete picture!

The Custodian II – Custodial Lead provides comprehensive cleaning, sanitation, and facility support services across a wide range of campus environments, including academic buildings, research laboratories, offices, student centers, dining facilities, and high-traffic public spaces. This position ensures all areas are safe, clean, and well-maintained to support teaching, research, student engagement, and campus life. The role supports both routine operations and campus events, delivering responsive, high-quality service in dynamic, high-use environments. As a work lead, the position assists with coordinating daily assignments, monitoring service quality, and supporting staff training. This role requires independent judgment to prioritize work across diverse facility types while adhering to established custodial, safety, and sustainability standards.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Custodial Operations & Facility Maintenance – 75%

  • Perform comprehensive cleaning and sanitation of diverse campus facilities, including classrooms, research laboratories, offices, student centers, dining facilities, recreation areas, and public gathering spaces.

  • Maintain restrooms, instructional spaces, lab environments, food service areas, and high-traffic common spaces with attention to sanitation, safety, and presentation standards.

  • Execute both routine and rapid-response cleaning to address spills, high occupancy impacts, laboratory requirements, and customer service needs in real time.

  • Clean and maintain floors, fixtures, furnishings, windows, and specialized surfaces using established methods and APPA-aligned standards.

  • Remove waste and recycling materials, including high-volume disposal needs in dining, lab, and event environments.

  • Replenish custodial, sanitation, and consumable supplies to ensure uninterrupted service across varied building types.

  • Identify and report maintenance, safety, or environmental concerns, particularly in specialized spaces such as labs and high-use facilities.

  • Utilize CMMS (TMA) and departmental systems to manage assignments, document work, and support operational reporting.

  • Apply sustainable practices and ensure proper chemical handling in alignment with safety standards, including considerations for lab and dining environments.

  • Independently prioritize work based on building schedules, research activity, events, and customer demand across multiple facility types.

• Event Support, Work Leadership & Team Coordination– 20%

  • Prepare, maintain, and restore spaces for campus events across academic and non-academic facilities, including classrooms, auditoriums, student centers, and dining/event venues.

  • Provide real-time custodial support during events, ensuring spaces remain clean, safe, and responsive to participant needs.

  • Serve as a work lead by coordinating daily custodial assignments across varied environments with competing priorities.

  • Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with custodial, sanitation, and presentation standards across all facility types.

  • Assist with onboarding and training of new employees on procedures, safety protocols, and expectations for both academic and public-facing spaces.

  • Coordinate coverage and communicate staffing or operational gaps due to absences, events, or fluctuating building usage.

  • Provide backup operational leadership in the absence of a Custodian III or supervisor.

• Equipment Maintenance & Operational Readiness – 2%

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform minor maintenance on custodial equipment to support operations across multiple facility types.

  • Maintain chemical dilution systems and ensure proper functionality, particularly in environments with specialized sanitation needs (labs, dining areas).

  • Identify equipment issues and escalate repair needs to ensure minimal disruption to cleaning operations.

• Seasonal Support & Emergency Response – 1%

  • Perform snow removal, ice mitigation, and exterior safety support for academic buildings, residence-adjacent areas, and high-traffic public entrances.

  • Respond as essential personnel to emergencies, weather events, and urgent operational needs impacting campus safety and continuity.

  • May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

• Professional Development & Additional Duties – 2%

  • Participate in required safety, custodial, and specialized training (including lab safety and sanitation practices where applicable).

  • Apply training to improve efficiency, safety compliance, and service quality across varied campus environments.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational effectiveness within Facilities Services.

  • Perform other duties as assigned to support Facilities Services operations.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: July 27, 2026
• Potential interview dates: The week of 8/3/2026 - 8/14/2026.
• Potential start date: 9/1/2026

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

• To be considered for this role, you must possess the ability to perform custodial cleaning, sanitation, and facility support work across varied environments such as academic spaces, public-use facilities, and/or similar commercial settings.
• Demonstrated ability to operate custodial equipment and safely use cleaning chemicals in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, environmental health standards, and workplace safety practices is required.
• Experience supporting building operations in environments with varying levels of use and complexity, including the ability to prioritize work based on schedules, occupancy, events, or customer needs, is required.
• Experience identifying facility maintenance or safety concerns and communicating effectively with supervisors or maintenance teams to support timely resolution is required.
• Experience providing work guidance, training, or informal leadership to others in a team-based environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with specialized cleaning considerations in environments such as research laboratories, food service areas, or other regulated spaces is highly desirable.
• To be considered for this role you must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Required to report to campus within designated timeframe for essential operations.
  

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.