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Job Description

Position Summary

Residential Dining Services at Colorado State University is seeking applications for one Lead Dining Custodian and four Dining Custodians to support daily operations.

The **Lead Dining Custodian** ensures a safe and clean environment for students, staff, and the University community by performing cleaning duties in the kitchen and service facilities, while providing exemplary customer service. The position will direct and train hourly employees on daily custodial tasks and indirectly supervise Dining Custodians to ensure the highest level of cleanliness is always maintained.

The **Dining Custodian** provides a safe and clean environment for students, staff, and the University community by conducting cleaning duties in the kitchen and service facilities while offering exemplary customer service.

Full Consideration Date

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm MST, February 28, 2026.

Work Unit

Housing & Dining Services (HDS) is one of the largest departments on campus and is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus.

Conditions of Employment

+ Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (requiredfor new hires)

+ Pre-employment Physical: Successfully complete the WorkSTEPS evaluation.

+ Essential Services Designation -Requiredto report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.

+ Shift Work This positionmaybe requiredto work extended shift hours and/or a modified swing shift to meet departmental staffing requirements.

Supervision

+ **Lead Dining Custodian:** Indirectly supervises up to 10 hourly employees,including student and non-student staff, and 4 full-time Dining Custodians.

+ **Dining Custodian:** Indirectly supervises Temporary Hourly Employees and Student Employees in a defined work area.

Qualifications

+ **Lead Dining Custodian**

+ Minimum Qualifications: One (1) year of experience in a position that performs custodial duties.

+ Preferred Qualifications:

+ Two (2) years+ experience in a position performing custodial duties.

+ One (1) year+ experience in a supervisory role.

+ One (1) year+ experience in a foodservice or retail operation(s).

+ Experience directing and training staff on custodial duties.

+ Demonstrated ability to handle multiple activities and tasks with competing priorities.

+ **Dining Custodian**

+ Minimum Qualifications: Six (6) months of experience in a position that performs custodial duties.

+ Preferred Qualifications:

+ One (1) year+ experience in a position performing custodial duties.

+ Six (6) months+ experience in a foodservice or retail operation(s).

+ Demonstrated ability to handle multiple activities and tasks with competing priorities.

+ Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills necessary for building and maintaining successful work relationships.

+ Exemplary customer service skills.

Application Instructions

This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. **This pool will expire on 11:59pm MST, February 28, 2026.** Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume addressing the required and preferred job qualifications listed in the posting.

Salary Range

Lead Dining Custodian: $41,808.00 - $45,989.00

Custodian: $37,920.00 - $41,712.00

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

+ Review our detailed benefits information here. (http://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

+ Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. (http://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/)

+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

Prospective Employees, click here to learn more about CSU's perks and purpose. (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/)

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