Custodian

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Summary of Position

The Facilities Department at RRCC is seeking a Custodian to clean, sanitize, and maintain campus facilities including classrooms, restrooms, offices, and public areas, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include deep cleaning tasks such as upholstery care, inside window washing, wiping down classroom tables, counters, and desks, and cleaning whiteboards. Regular duties include disinfecting restroom floors, sinks, mirrors, counters, walls, partitions, toilets, and urinals; removing trash and recyclables; polishing stainless steel fixtures such as drinking fountains; and replenishing paper towels, toilet paper, and soap dispensers. Additional tasks involve washing windows, shampooing carpets, and buffing tile floors using scrubbers and polishers, as well as applying appropriate cleaning chemicals for various surfaces and spills. Operate custodial equipment including carpet extractors, steamers, and floor buffers; determine and maintain proper supply levels; and report maintenance issues promptly. Maintain building security in assigned areas, assist with snow removal as needed, and provide excellent customer service while collaborating effectively with co-workers. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

This position reports to the Custodial lll supervisor. The work schedule for this position is Monday to Friday 2:00PM to 10:30 PM, and as needed, at the Lakewood location. May require hours outside of normal work schedule.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Six months of custodial experience as the primary function of the job. Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge/experience in proper methods to strip and re-wax hard surface flooring; 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; at least one year prior experience working as a Custodian.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement?

Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or?Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.

The hourly pay for this position is $18.81, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt position and may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.

This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

All applicants must submit:

• Resume

• Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.

• Explain use and care of equipment used in detail on your application.

• Applicants must be willing to work different shifts (day and/or night), including holidays if necessary.

• Do not use "see resume" statements on application.?Your application must be completed in its entirety describing your experience in order to be considered. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated)

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
• All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Rocks Community College and 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 sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.

Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please visit: https://www.rrcc.edu/campus-police.

Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. RRCC/CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours a week when classes are in session, and may work up to 28 hours a week, during academic breaks or breaks between terms at the discretion of the college, and non-classified hourly and temporary staff are limited to 28 hours in a workweek, depending on budget and need.