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UMC Custodian I

Position Number: 6373874
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

UMC Custodian I

Requisition Number: 65819
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 21-Jul-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The University Memorial Center (UMC) with CU Boulder is currently accepting applications for Custodians! This position provides daily cleaning and sanitization for UMC Custodial Services to provide a welcoming learning and social environment. Additionally, this role is responsible for the daily cleaning, weekly deep cleaning, and seasonal cleaning projects of the UMC. The position, at times, performs emergency clean up duties in accordance with established University guidelines. 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.

Who We Are

The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder. The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.The University Memorial Center (UMC) is an exciting center for activism and community interaction, offering a variety of student services and active student governance. Known as the campus "living room," thousands of people visit the University Memorial Center every day to grab a bite to eat, enjoy free entertainment, shop the retail stores, study with the free wireless internet or engage with peers. The UMC celebrates diversity through food, dance, art, music and the free exchange of ideas.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Clean UMC Public Areas:

Clean and sanitize all public areas daily, including but not limited to lounges, study coves, foyers, break rooms, entryways, hallways, and stairways.
Daily cleaning is performed multiple times throughout the workday based on assigned tasks by the Custodial Services Manager.
The cleaning includes: sweeping, mopping of all hard surfaces (tile and wood flooring), dusting windows and other glass surfaces, vacuuming carpets, emptying waste receptacles, and wiping down counters, tables, chairs and all high touch point areas.

Daily Bathroom Cleaning:

Follow daily cleaning protocols to clean assigned bathrooms on a routine basis.
Clean and sanitize bathroom fixtures (toilets, urinals, sinks), sweep and mop floors, wipe down stalls, walls, and dispensers, cleaning mirrors, restock various dispensers with the appropriate products and empty waste receptacles.

Daily Cleaning of UMC Department Offices, Study Spaces and Tenants Offices:

Clean various office, study and tenant spaces as assigned.
Sweep and mop hard surfaces, vacuum carpets where appropriate, empty waste receptacles, wipe down counters and all high touch points, and dust and clean windows as needed.

Seasonal Projects:

Seasonal projects include stripping and refinishing tile floors, shampooing carpets, deep cleaning office spaces that include vent-cleaning, wall wipe downs, upholstery cleaning of office furniture, window cleaning, and additional projects as assigned.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Respond as-needed for snow removal, specialty, or emergency work, which could include; clean-up of water or debris, moving and assisting in moving furniture, emergency clean up, deep-water extraction, and disinfection process.
Apply deicer for snow removal for areas on the outside of the UMC including sidewalks, patios, and ramps to ensure areas are open and safe.
Assist UMC Maintenance or UMC Set-up Operations as-needed.

What You Should Know

The anticipated shifts for these positions are:

Sunday - Thursday 12:30pm - 9:00pm.
Tuesday-Saturday 12:30pm -9:00pm.

Shift Differential Available:

Second shift differential is 7.5% (Shall be paid for all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 4pm and 11pm, Monday through Thursday).
Third shift differential is 14% (Shall be paid for all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 11pm - 6am, Monday through Friday).
Weekend shift-differential is 20% (Shall be paid for all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 4pm - 6am, Friday through Monday).
If hours are evenly split between shifts, the higher shift differential rate applies to all hours worked during the shift.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this position is $39,852.80.

Our outstanding benefits include:

Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11 holidays per year.
Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
EcoPass for free RTD rides.
Opportunity for career growth within the division of student life and the CU Boulder campus!

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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Be collaborative. Be excited. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Six months of related experience appropriate to the job assignment. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

Safe use of chemicals, job tools, and equipment.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time. Please apply by July 21, 2025 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/UMC-Custodian-I/65819