required. Notify supervisor or lead worker of safety incidents, near misses and all potential hazards. Maintains safe work practices, participates in department safety meetings and completes all assigned trainings. The position covers the entire Boulder Campus and it could be assigned to any campus building or campus location.
Snow and Ice removal: Remove all snow and ice as necessary from
walks and stairs. Apply de-icer as needed to keep entryways open
and safe.
As an essential services employee the position is responsible
to respond to other duties as assigned on an as needed basis.
Specialty and emergency work: Emergency floods – Perform initial
emergency clean up; Pick up water or debris then extract carpeted
floors and upholstered furniture with disinfectant. Clean
upholstery by hand or with extractor as scheduled. Move or assist
in the moving of heavy furniture incompliance with F/M and Risk
Management policies, to accomplish the work assignment. Perform
emergency cleaning, water pick-ups as needed. Participate in the
“Eyes and Ears Program” of the University to help promote safety at
the university. The position will serve on "Emergency Response
Teams" as needed.
Routine duties: Clean and perform minor maintenance on all
custodial equipment to keep it in proper working order. Report all
equipment needing repairs to the Team Supervisor. Empty and clean
all vacuums, auto scrubbers, buckets and hydro- and hepa-vacs
daily. Keep workstation clean and well stocked with supplies and
materials needed to perform the work in the assigned area. Maintain
workstation in a safe manner, add water to floor drains as needed,
and report updates to building floor plans.
Decide what type of specialized floor work is needed, i.e.
carpet deep extraction cleaning versus bonnet shampooing. Decide
the type of floor equipment needed to complete the task, will auto
scrubbing and top-coating with wax be sufficient or does the floor
need to be completely stripped and re-waxed. Employee must have
ability to read and comprehend lab safety signs, symbols and
postings. Create and place safety signs to help prevent
accidents.
What You Should Know
What We Can Offer
- The annual salary for this position is $40,248.
- If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class
series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per
the state Step Pay Program
implemented on July 1, 2024.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through
the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be challenged. Be willing. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
- Six months of experience in an occupational field related to
the work assigned to the position.
What You Will Need
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- The ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume that includes date ranges for each position
held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
- Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us
how your background and experience align with the requirements,
qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
- DD-214 for veteran applicants.
- Qualified veterans and surviving spouses are eligible for
veteran’s preference points within the State classified system. If
you are an honorably discharged veteran, the spouse of a veteran
unable to work due to a service-connected disability, or the
surviving spouse of a veteran, you may claim preference during the
selection process for a position within the state personnel system.
In order for us to determine your eligibility for veterans
preference, you must attach a copy of a DD-214 form along with your
application. If you have additional supporting documentation to
provide, or do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to
recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are
applying.
- If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of
degree or transcripts.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
September 10, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, applications must be submitted through
CU Boulder Jobs .
Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff
positions:
www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
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.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is
required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies
(snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event)
and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during
emergency campus closures.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu