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Vocational Trainer - Housekeeping

Salary

$1,917.23 - $2,492.77 Biweekly

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IHA 07162 5/8/25

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

AS - Facilities Management

Opening Date

05/08/2025

Closing Date

5/18/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

360 28 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81501, USA

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy, if applicable to the position.

About the Division of Facilities Management and the Division of Youth Services

The Division of Facilities Management is a customer-driven support organization responsible for providing facilities management services to all CDHS agencies and offices. These services include the maintenance of buildings and grounds, custodial, capital construction (budgeting and contract management), utilities management, vehicle fleet management, building space leasing allocation, and facilities planning services. This is accomplished through a centralized statewide team that is divided into three districts and a central office. By combining our expert professional extensive facilities knowledge and strong commitment to reliable, responsive service, we enable our clients to achieve consistently high performance facilities and long-term value. Our goal is to be an organization that meets customer expectations 100% of the time. The facilities managed by the Division of Facilities Management (DFM) include 1,400 acres of land and 349 buildings comprising 3.8 million square feet.

The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides care for youth committed or detained. DYS is enhancing their business model to one of a trauma-responsive and therapeutic approach to help youth lead productive lives. Through expanded opportunities, DYS desires to increase job skills and workforce readiness training for youth in its care. To accomplish these new workforce opportunities, DYS is now utilizing vocational training programs to expand educational and job readiness opportunities across five DYS sites (Spring Creek, Grand Mesa, Platte Valley, Mount View and Lookout Mountain).

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

Description of Job

This position will provide housekeeping vocational training to youth incarcerated or detained in the Division of Youth Services (DYS) which includes both classroom and hands-on fieldwork. Training includes the use of custodial equipment and techniques to ensure that the students graduate with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to obtain meaningful employment in the custodial field, once they are released. Implement and provide vocational training programs Level 1 and level 2 techniques in the area of housekeeping to a group of DYS students. Training shall be provided on a semester basis and shall result in a certificate of completion of this Vocational Education program. There is an expectation that this position and program will align with the CMI (Cleaning Management Institute) cleaning program. This position will also perform custodial work.

Responsibilities:

Instructor:

+ This position is a qualified instructor of the DYS-DFM Housekeeping Vocational education program.

+ Instruct DYS Housekeeping Voc-Ed courses, per the Housekeeping Voc-Ed training curriculum and per the DYS education schedule.

+ Actively provides direct class supervision in collaboration with DYS Correctional Youth Security Officers.

+ Continually works with the four other DFM Voc-Ed instructors and the DYS Educational department to improve the provision of training on an ongoing basis.

+ Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques including lecture, hands on, theory and field housekeeping practices.

+ Lead in educational and instructional activities.

+ Grade and evaluate student tests/exams.

+ Provides course materials to students.

+ This position will set priorities to deliver results within designated time frames.

+ Oversees the job and academic performance, to include behavior of students enrolled in the vocational training program.

Classroom Management:

+ Provides safe and respectful learning environment

+ Engages students in learning process

+ Encourages student participation

+ Provides opportunities for student dialogue and interaction

+ Uses scheduled class time effectively

+ Ensures accurate student attendance and achievement records are required

+ Ensures opportunities for student participation, collaboration with peers, and course evaluation

+ Enhances learning and reduces incidents of distractions or interruptions to learning (e.g. side-bar conversations, cell phone use, absenteeism, etc.)

+ Ensures accurate student attendance and achievement documentation as required with appropriate instructor signatures.

+ Organizes presentations to provide structure and learning that takes place in large or small groups

+ Assesses and documents on any participants who are failing the return demonstration skills to determine how and why and then notifies the DYS Education Director

+ Notifies the DYS site director and education principal at the time of any injuries that may have resulted from participation during training. Completes injured on duty (IOJ) documentation and submits to the DYS site director for follow-up

Use of Technology:

+ Teaches instructors the use of data projectors/laptops, DVD, and other A/V equipment in providing:

+ Education and training

+ Effectively sets up, uses, and troubleshoots a wide variety of educational technical equipment that includes laptops, data projectors, portable hard drives, USB drives, video cameras, sound systems, and programs requiring webcams/webinars

+ Tracking and reporting of all educational elements as well as student attendance to the DYS site principal

+ Acquiring skills to assist in updating the DYS Housekeeping Vocational Education curriculum

+ Utilizes videos, training manuals and tests to provide classroom training. Maintains student files, daily progress notes special incidents, and provides grade reports when due.

+ Prepares the pre-established program curriculum. Instructs youth on custodial tasks by reviewing information in textbooks and watching and discussing custodial videos, etc. Administers written and practical exams and tests.

+ Evaluates performance of students, grades tests, and maintains training records. Prepares competency checklist for certificate of completion, which lists mastery of identified skills

Classroom Preparation:

+ Ensures proper equipment is available at the time of instruction

+ Ensures proper training materials and adequate volume of materials are available in the classroom

+ Ensures that the instructors assigned for the class are present, and if not, notifies the DYS site Director of their absence so accommodations can be made

+ Meets with site principal thirty minutes before the start of class to make training assignments and discuss any outstanding issues

+ Reports to the DYS Director of Education any training equipment needs

+ Ensures that all training spaces and training equipment are cleaned at the end of class according to infection control policy and properly stored in defined locations.

+ Anticipates and identifies potential safety and security problems and reports problems to the proper DYC authority. Provides oversight, and evaluation of youth to assure the safety and security of property and staff. Recognizes safety hazards. Ensures that custodial equipment is properly utilized and maintained.

+ Enforces safety procedures to reduce or prevent the risk of slips, trips, falls, etc.

+ Inventories tools and equipment according to facility procedures to prevent loss.

+ Follows facility key procedures and ensures that doors are kept locked to prevent escapes.

+ Ensures SDS sheets are up-to-date and chemicals are stored and used properly.

+ Trains youth on fire evacuation procedures

Collaboration

+ Attends DYS education department meetings to plan, discuss issues affecting training

+ Evaluates the curriculum, contributes to modifications to better meet the needs of the DYS Voc-Ed program

+ Performs special cleaning projects within the facility by moving furniture, stripping and refinishing floors, shampooing carpeting, sanitizing restrooms, wall washing and emergency spill clean-ups.

+ Plans schedules and coordinates custodial training projects to assure appropriate sanitations and custodial maintenance functions are regularly performed throughout the facility.

+ Coordinates training hours, work schedules and class content with Voc ed manager and DYC site staff

+ Submit reports to the agency education director, assistant director, school principal, direct supervisor and vocational education manager regarding any student problem prior to action being taken.

+ Responsible for the physical count of the tools and chemical inventory at least once a month.

+ Requisitions cleaning supplies at least once a month. Inspects supplies for accurate quantity and condition upon arrival. Signs requisitions and submits them to the housekeeping manager.

+ Accounts for all custodial equipment used after each shift

Additional Duties

+ Performs custodial work that relates to the general upkeep and sanitation of the area assigned.

+ Schedules and performs project work

+ All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Applicants must have5 years of experience as a trainer in the field of housekeeping, janitorial, custodial or environmental services. This training experience must have included providing classroom instruction, assessments and on the job training that demonstrated how to use tools, equipment, etc. This experience must be included in the work experience section of your job application to move forward in the selection process.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or experience as it relates to this position equal to five (5) years.

*Note: Work experience must be clearly stated on your application. "See Resume" willnotsatisfy work experience and may cause your application to be rejected.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience providing hands-on vocational training to incarcerated or detained juveniles in secure environments.

+ Extensive experience in the housekeeping, janitorial, custodial or environmental services field.

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a field that relates to this position.

+ Certificates as they relate to this position.

Required Competencies:

+ Ability to work directly with incarcerated or detained juveniles in secure environments.

+ Excellent communication skills to clearly explain concepts and tasks to students.

+ Organizational skills - must coordinate time, teaching materials, and student work.

+ Patience. Working with students of different abilities and backgrounds can be difficult. Must be even-tempered with students to develop a positive learning environment.

+ Resourcefulness and Adaptability. Must be able to create different ways of presenting information and demonstrating tasks so that all students learn the material.

+ Technology savvy. Have a deep understanding of modern technology, especially computers, office equipment, MS Office and Google applications, and the skills to use them effectively.

+ Knowledge and Expertise in the field of housekeeping, janitorial, custodial or environmental services. Engaging Delivery. An effective trainer should be able to engage learners and maintain their interest throughout the training program.

+ Assessment and Feedback. Implement assessments that accurately measure the learners’ understanding of the material and be able to provide feedback.

Conditions of Employment:

+ A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

+ Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.

+ Must possess and maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License

+ This position must be able to learn the DYS Housekeeping Voc Ed curriculum.

+ This position must be able to directly train youth housed in the Division of Youth Services the Housekeeping Voc Ed curriculum.

+ Must successfully complete the Division of Youth Services training academy.

+ Travel – This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties. May be required to travel to training and meetings.

+ Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.

+ Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.

+ Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials – Explain: Cleaning chemicals.

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

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,[email protected], 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 acknowledgement 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

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please [email protected]

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

+ Medical and dental health plans

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

+ BenefitHub state employee discount program

+ Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

+ Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

Our Values:

We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] call 1-800-929-0791.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)

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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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