Job Description

Posting number: GGJ-630-07/26

Department: Colorado State University Pueblo

Job classification: Custodian III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Custodial, Higher Education

The Facilities Management Department provides a safe, clean, aesthetically attractive and functional campus environment through the maintenance of all campus buildings and building areas for the enhancement of the learning environment, the overall appeal of campus, and the level of human safety and comfort.

The Custodian II will provide lead-worker direction to assigned custodial staff while performing a full range of custodial and facility support services to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. This position organizes and monitors daily custodial operations, conducts inspections, coordinates deep-cleaning projects, and provides training and guidance to staff. The Custodian II also performs routine and specialized cleaning, supports university events and operational needs, and assists with exterior maintenance, including snow and ice removal, to ensure university facilities are maintained in accordance with departmental standards.

The full Custodian Class Description is available online.

Examples of duties

Primary Duties

Custodial Supervisor

• Supervise a group of 3 or more full-time Custodians, including both Custodian I's and Custodian II's, as well as student workers and temporary employees to accomplish the overall work assignment.
• Communicate the needs and requirements among custodians and building occupants.
• Organize, schedule, monitor, and inspect the work of each custodian.
• Supervisory decisions are made at the Custodian III level for leave approvals and leave management as well as writing reviews and documentation to support appropriate personnel actions. Also responsible for assuring assigned areas and buildings are adequately supplied with items for custodial services.
• The Custodian III will work with the Custodian IV to make sure all applicable training for assigned Custodians is completed in a timely manner. This includes managing and inspecting building entrance snow removal and ice melt spreading.

Deep cleaning projects, scheduling, inspections

• Employee will be responsible for scheduling, organizing, and managing deep cleaning projects of Custodian II's and Custodian I's, such as restoring carpet, shampooing furniture, stripping and waxing floors, scrubbing non-wax floors, washing walls, detail cleaning air vents, exterior windows, and cleaning light fixtures.
• The Custodian III will also work with the Custodian II's to ensure their deep cleaning projects are scheduled at appropriate intervals and at times that will not cause issues with building occupants or other campus priorities.
• The Custodian III will inspect the area pre-and post-cleaning to ensure appropriate actions are taken and any concerns are addressed.
• The Custodian III is expected to conduct routine inspections of all assigned areas to ensure compliance with university and departmental cleanliness, health, and safety standards.

Ancillary Duties

Assist other Facilities Staff

• Position is required to assist all other Physical Plant and Custodial staff as needed to include other duties as assigned by immediate Supervisor.
• The Custodian III will also modify Custodian II and Custodian I duties and schedules to accommodate these requests. Position may be required to work outside of normal work hours to supervise Custodian II's and I's as needed for University Functions, special events, or emergency situations that may arise.

Salary
$51,360.00 to $71,196.00 ( $4,280/mo to $5,933/mo)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid and unrestricted State of Colorado driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in floor care
• Work experience in a school setting
• Experience working events
• Supervisory experience

Critical Services Designation (Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption.)

Employees in critical positions can be FLSA exempt or nonexempt and can be expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start, early release, or closure situations. This includes emergencies such as broken windows, power outages, storm damages, and snow removal due to inclement weather including during University closures, after-hours, and weekends.

Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous material
This position will have exposure to and will use custodial cleaning supplies and chemicals and ice melt.

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

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system here No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

1. a letter of intent (cover letter) detailing the extent to which you meet the required minimum requirements and preferred qualifications for this position
2. a copy of your driver's license

Applications submitted without the required attachments above or an application not completed in its entirety will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on July 23rd, 2026, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.

About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note:The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at crc@csupueblo.edu

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).