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Custodian I

Salary

$3,321.00 Monthly

Location

Sterling, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GJR-000205 07/25

Department

Northeastern Junior College

Opening Date

07/24/2025

Closing Date

8/4/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

Northeastern Junior College, 100 College Ave, Sterling, CO 80751

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Samantha Roberts, [email protected], (970) 521-6661

Type of Announcement

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

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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GJR-000205 07/25; Physical Plant

Northeastern Junior College, one of 13 member-colleges of the Colorado Community College System, lies in the rural northeastern Colorado town of Sterling, located 128 miles northeast of Denver. Northeastern delivers a big-school experience at a small-school price. The numbers add up: 900 full-time students from around the world, more than 2,000 part-time students, more than 80 programs of study, and residence halls for more than 575 students. Northeastern Junior College, one of 13 member-colleges of the Colorado Community College System, lies in the rural northeastern Colorado town of Sterling, located 128 miles northeast of Denver. The community of approximately 12,000 residents enjoys easy access to Denver, the Rocky Mountains and the western-agricultural lifestyle.

You will admire the friendly culture of Northeastern Junior College and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees. Additionally, we offer:

+ Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.

+ Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.

+ An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.

Note: Anticipated work hours for this position will be Monday – Friday 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. Occasionally, other hours may be assigned to include alternate shifts to accommodate the needs of the department. This position is eligible for shift differential pay for all applicable hours. An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting trash, pushing cleaning equipment, moving furniture, lifting floor machines, buckets of water, etc.) It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching; use of a six foot ladder to maintain and clean high areas. Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communication and be able to read and comprehend written directions on labels, machinery and in manuals, etc.

*Shift Differentials will be paid to Employees in eligible classes as published in the State’s annual pay plan.

+ Regular rate applies when work hours fall between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (no shift differential).

+ Second shift differential rate (7.5%) applies when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

+ Third shift differential rate (14%) applies when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

+ Weekend differential rate (20%) applies when more than half of the scheduled shift hours fall on a weekend shift. Weekend shifts start at 4:00 pm Friday through 6:00 am Monday

EMAIL ADDRESS: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail. Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from [email protected] and 'cccs.edu' addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.

Description of Job

This full-time position is located in the Physical Plant at Northeastern Junior College. Primary duties and responsibilities include: provide a safe and clean environment for students, staff and the public. Use custodial chemicals in daily tasks. Dust and wet mop floors in common areas, classrooms and hallways; deep vacuum carpeted areas, clean/disinfect drinking fountains, basins, toilets, urinals, showers and restroom floors. Wash mirrors and walls, check towels, tissues and sanitary needs in restrooms, empty and wash waste bins. Vacuum/dust and wet mop, straighten/clean/dust furniture; order stock for custodial closets. During summer months and campus breaks, strip, wax and polish hard surface floors and shampoo carpets as necessary; shampoo upholstery as needed and deep vacuum carpeted areas. Dust vents, baseboards and wall corners, and clean light fixtures. Notify supervisor of needed repairs/equipment. Clean sidewalks and building perimeters 10 feet from doorways; empty trash and replace liners in waste bins. Clean exterior glass and sanitize entrance doors/door handles. Assist with snow removal up to 10 feet from buildings as needed. Assist in moving equipment and furniture. Assist with room setups and teardowns as requested. Perform other duties as assigned or required.

In the event of emergency situations or the absence of other custodians, duties may be assigned to perform in other buildings, along with team cleaning on the NJC Campus by the Director of Physical Plant or Supervisor. Provide excellent customer service while interacting with students, staff, faculty, and external customers. Use specified chemicals or cleaning methods for different types of spills or needed clean-up. Utilize computer to check daily work orders, complete timesheets, leave requests, etc.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

Residents and non-residents of Colorado may apply and be hired into this position as the work will be performed primarily at a location that is within 30 miles of the state border.

Class Code & Classification Description:

D8B1TXCUSTODIAN I (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eYUNJRWtubE5GSE0/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-eID7zl7pdzN1xB3D\_igFIw)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Six (6) months of custodial experience. Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor. Explain use and care of equipment used in detail on your application. Applicant must be willing to work different shifts (day and/or night), including holidays if necessary. Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Do not use "SEE RESUME" statements on application ; your application must be completed in detail and clearly document your relevant work experience. (Part time experience will be pro-rated).

Substitutions: None

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge/experience in proper methods to strip and re-wax hard surface flooring; knowledge of custodian chemicals and their use; proper methods of handling waste and an understanding of environmental issues when using and handling cleaning products; proper sanitation procedures for restrooms; minimum 6 months prior experience in hard floor and carpet maintenance, operating floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, and floor buffers. Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks; effective communication skills (oral and written), and strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to work as a member of a team as well as an individual contributor; self motivated. Prior experience operating a computer. Prior experience utilizing MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to independently drive company vehicles and equipment around the campus, pick up parts, etc. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check to include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire. Must be willing to work before or after normal business hours if requested and overtime as needed. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide NJC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges. An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting trash, pushing cleaning equipment, moving furniture, etc.). It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching. Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications and be able to read and comprehend written directions on labels, machinery and in manuals, etc.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules .

Supplemental Information

This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.

NJC recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse applicant pool.

Important Note To Applicants: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application.

Comparative Analysis Process: Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill, oral board, written, etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants. It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application, transcripts, licensure, supplemental questionnaire, etc.). Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position. To request ADA accommodations in testing for this examination, contact: CCCS, Human Resources, 9101 E. Lowry Blvd., Bldg. 959, Denver, CO 80230, (303)595-1588.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations: Northeastern Junior College 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Jeri Estrada, at [email protected] or call 97-521-6730.

Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act: The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Jeri Estrada, at [email protected] or call 97-521-6730.

If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations for an exam, you must do so at least three days prior to the administration of the exam. Please refer to the contact information on the exam scheduling notice or on the specific job announcement.

Address Confidentiality Program:

If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

For information regarding Northeastern Junior College Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the NJC Publication website under "About NJC": http://www.njc.edu/publications/. For a hard copy report please contact 970-521-6657.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

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

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment background check to include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license as required for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to work other shifts when scheduled to do so as required for the position?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to meet the physical demands of the position which include exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please describe your custodial experience as it relates to this position. Include the types of facilities you have cleaned, the specific tasks you performed (e.g., sweeping, mopping, dusting, restroom sanitation, trash removal), and any experience you have with equipment such as floor buffers, carpet cleaners, or power washers.

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