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CDA- State Fair Custodian (Custodian I)

Salary

$19.16 - $22.99 Hourly

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

BAA-00317-12162025

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

Colorado State Fair

Opening Date

12/16/2025

Closing Date

1/5/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004, USA

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

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.

Department Contact Information

P 303.869.9014 I C 720.653.4267 I F 303.466.2867 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, CO 80021 [email protected] I www.colorado.gov/ag

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Department Information

Who we are:

Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animal--your life is touched by agriculture. Colorado's food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the state's workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.

Mission:

The CDA's mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment.

Core Values: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and Respect

CDA Wildly Important Goals:

To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on four “wildly important goals:”

+ Goal 1: Advancing Local Food Access

+ Goal 2: Expanding Water-Resilient Agriculture

+ Goal 3: Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture

+ Goal 4: Advancing Animal Health and Welfare

We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website (https://ag.colorado.gov/home/about-us) .

What you get from us:

In addition to a great work 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 (https://www.copera.org/) plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans (www.copera.org)

+ Medical and dental health plans (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/)

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)

+ Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options

+ Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals

+ BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/multiproduct) state employee discount program

+ Employee Wellness program State of Health

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more!

To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensation

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi .

Description of Job

Organizational Purpose:

This work unit exists to provide customer service, general grounds keeping, janitorial services, and special event fulfillment for the Colorado State Fair campus.

Major Objectives of the Position:

This position is part of the Event Services unit of the Operations section at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. Position prepares buildings and event areas, ensures all areas are clean, and assists with setting up for the many events on the fairgrounds including the annual Colorado State Fair. Position performs janitorial duties including trash & recycling collection, restroom cleaning & sanitizing; floor care including vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing & polishing; building and office cleaning; event cleanup before, during and after events; securing and replenishing paper and cleaning supplies; grounds keeping including snow removal, weeding, leaf removal, flowerbed care, light tree trimming, stall cleaning/manure removal and other assigned grounds needs.

Primary Duties:

Custodial Services:

+ Position cleans buildings and grounds before and after special events and rentals and maintains cleanliness of the fairgrounds. This includes, but is not limited to, trash disposal, recycling collections, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and other cleaning functions.

+ Position maintains cleanliness of all restroom facilities by deep cleaning, removing trash, sanitizing, and disinfecting all restroom fixtures to include toilets, urinals, partitions, sinks & faucets, dispensers, floors, walls, vents, mirrors, and all other surfaces. Fills & replenishes dispensers with toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other essential items.

+ Position maintains cleanliness of buildings and offices on a regular basis to include deep cleaning, sanitizing, removing trash & recycling, scrubbing of floors, walls and other surfaces, carpet cleaning, applying floor finishes, cleaning/dusting light fixtures & switches, cleaning/dusting of vents, window cleaning, cleaning, and sanitizing of drinking fountains and all other high touch areas as needed.

+ Position cleans exteriors of buildings by removing trash from entrances, cleaning entry doors and windows, sweeping entry ways, cleaning entry mats and rugs.

+ Position performs emergency cleaning as needed which may include animal waste, human waste, or bodily fluids.

+ Position uses the proper cleaning supplies and chemicals and ensures that all chemicals and equipment are properly stored, maintained, and secured.

+ Position inventories and stocks all janitorial supplies for the facility. Informs Event Services Manager of needs so that supplies can be ordered.

+ Safely and effectively operates specialized cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, bathroom machines, floor buffers, carpet shampooers, and power washers.

+ Properly stores, cleans, and maintains janitorial equipment and machinery.

+ Position performs routine maintenance janitorial equipment by replacing belts, hoses, or filters on janitorial machines.

+ Position maintains custodial storage areas by keeping them neatly stocked and cleaned. Reports any needs or potential hazards to the Supervisor.

+ Position may assist the Event Services Manager with quarterly restroom assessments of condition.

Groundskeeping:

+ Position maintains cleanliness on all State Fair property and performs grounds keeping activities such as snow removal, flower bed preparation, watering, weeding, leaf & debris removal, tree or vegetation trimming, gutter cleaning, animal stall/pen cleaning, and other assigned grounds needs.

+ Position performs general maintenance to include changing light bulbs, painting, repairing, or replacing dispensers, and other minor repairs or maintenance as needed.

+ Position secures offices, buildings and gates as needed.

+ Position monitors conditions of the grounds by observing and reporting any repair needs or potential hazards to the Event Services Manager.

+ position operates machinery and vehicles such as fleet truck, golf cart, scissor or man lift, forklift, blowers, and chainsaws.

Event Fulfillment:

+ Position prepares buildings and grounds for non-fair rentals and the annual Colorado State Fair.

+ Ensures cleanliness of buildings and grounds by performing custodial and groundskeeping services prior to, during and after events.

+ Provides renters with access to buildings/rented areas.

+ Position will assist with set-up of tables, chairs, dance floors, basketball floors, stages, animal pens, arena panels, sound systems and other equipment needed for events at the fairgrounds.

+ Position assists with setting of tents, barricades, fences, panels, gates as needed.

+ Under the direction of the Event Services Manager, the position may be assigned as a point of contact or work lead for temporary event staff and inmate work crews. Position may be responsible for explaining and/or training them on duties to be performed and ensuring that duties are performed as needed.

+ Upon event completion, the position will clear all equipment and debris from event space, transport equipment to proper storage areas and thoroughly clean the event area including restrooms and exterior areas.

+ Under the direction of the Event Services Manager, the position may be tasked with post event walk-throughs to assess cleanliness of the facility and determine if there are any damages.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

You must be a Colorado Resident at the time of application in order to apply

*Please Note - As of August 27, 2025, a hiring freeze is in effect for the Colorado Executive Branch. Any positions that are posted after August 26, 2025 have been either exempted from the hiring freeze or have been approved for a waiver and the hiring process may proceed. Exempted positions include those that are critical to protecting the health, life and safety of Coloradans.

Please contact CDA human resources with any questions about a (or "this" if tied to an announcement) specific job posting

**This Position is in-person at the listed location and is ineligible for remote work

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This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.

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Salary:

HOURLY

$19.16 - $22.99

Minimum Qualification:Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

+ Six (6) months of relevant experience in custodian or janitorial roles

+ Part time experience will be prorated

OR

Education and Experience:

+ A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in custodian or janitorial roles equaling Six (6) month.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in a regulatory role including, working with rules and regulations.

+ Relevant experience working for the State of Colorado.

Conditions of Employment:

+ Must have an active Colorado driver's license.

+ Must be a resident of the state of Colorado.

+ Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours

+ Will need to work outdoors in adverse conditions such as rain, heat, and snow.

+ Need to be able to exert up to 100lbs of force occasionally and up to 50lb of force frequency and/or up to 20lb of force constantly to move objects.

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.

+ Detail oriented.

+ Work well under pressure..

+ Proactive approaches to problem-solving and with strong decision-making capability.

+ Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

Important Information:

Part of, or the entire selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

Please submit the following:

+ Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications

+ OR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link:PDF State Paper Application (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Colorado%20Paper%20Application%20%28February%202020%29.pdf) . Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

+ DD214 (if applicable)

+ Unofficial copy of transcripts (if applicable)

Factors that will be assessed:

+ Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.

+ Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.

+ Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.

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

Important Information:

Part of, or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself . Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

ADAAA Accommodations:Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

The Department of Agriculture 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 Mary Hunt, [email protected] call 303-869-9006.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

E-Verify

CDA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.

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 and able to perform the physical aspects of this job which include exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to work inside and outside as needed in inclement weather (hot, cold, wet, humid, and/or windy) conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to work 12 plus hours on shifts when needed.

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to work nights and weekends as needed for events?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you aware this position requires a current and valid State of CO Driver's license and successful completion of a criminal history check as a condition of employment?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you a current or previous employee State of Colorado?

+ Yes

+ No

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