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Working TitleCustodian (Full-Time) - Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401292AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support I

Number of Vacancies4

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$37,920-$45,504 (salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications)

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, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://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 (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on08/09/2024

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

At the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ), we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. This work unit exists to care for the basic needs of animals at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and to provide routine disinfection and service to all areas of the hospital, which serves as a teaching facility for veterinary students, as a medical facility for veterinary research, and as a public animal health clinic for exotic, large and small animals.

Why work at Colorado State University?

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”

We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:

• Confidence – they expect success in what they do

• Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others

• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard

• Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others

• Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them

• Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions

Our Investment in You

Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.

Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.

• Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually

• Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday

• Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more

• Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being

• FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program

• Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members

• FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities

• After-school programs and summer camps for kids

• Community Discounts

• FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Retirement Programs

While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

Campus Culture and Principles of Community

Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.

Tobacco and Smoke-Free

Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.

Position Summary

Be the Unsung Hero of Our Veterinary Teaching Hospital!

Do you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments? Our Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University is looking for a dedicated Custodian to join our team. In this vital role, you’ll ensure our facilities shine, supporting our mission to provide exceptional care to animals and a great workplace for our staff. If you have an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, we want you to help us maintain a top-notch environment where life-saving work happens every day!

This position exists to perform daily cleaning and disinfection of the Critical Care Unit, Small Animal Isolation Units and Urgent Care areas of the hospital. This is also to include the prevention of infectious disease spread to other areas of the hospital and to other patients within these high-risk areas; along with the laundering of bedding material. This position reports directly to the Custodial Services Supervisor.

Day, night and evening shifts available seven days a week.

This is an essential worker position and must be willing and able to report to work as directed to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

A signing bonus of $1,000 max is available for successful candidates.

Required Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED .

• Cleaning experience in a commercial environment.

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience providing custodial services in a medical environment.

• Operating knowledge of and experience with custodial equipment including vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines, buffing and/or other related cleaning operations.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning products.

• Reliable with strong work ethic.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryCustodial Care of Clinical Areas

Duty/Responsibility

Clean and maintain building interiors, following sanitary standards

• Wash, wipe, dust, scrub, scour, disinfect, vacuum, sweep, mop, buff, and polish surfaces, floors, walls, windows, blinds, lavatories, mirrors, furnishings, and fabric.

• Dust and disinfect exam lights, viewing windows and ledges, phones canister and miscellaneous medical equipment.

• Clean and disinfect clinical work areas using special cleaning detergents and disinfectants, as well as special cleaning procedures, to prevent cross contamination and spread of diseases.

• Clean and disinfect animal holding wards, cage and runs, exam and treatment tables, gurneys, cabinets, and counters, and sinks to maintain sanitary conditions and prevent disease transmission, following special disinfection cleaning protocols (to include all the walls, cages, canisters, floors, trash and laundry bins, etc.) with disinfectant.

• Scrub and clean dirty dishes and restock.

Deep Cleaning

• Strip and wax hard floors

• Shampoo carpets and upholstery

Laundry

• Collect, wash and dry soiled laundry onsite and return to proper unit.

• Fold and put away clean laundry.

Stocking

• Stocking areas with animal care, custodial and medical supplies (such as, but not limited to pet food, cat litter, clean laundry, paper towels, soap, disinfectant, etc.)

Percentage Of Time60%

Job Duty CategoryFloor Maintenance

Duty/Responsibility

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and buff all hard floors to keep clean and eliminate scuff marks and scratches.

• Winter weather clean-up of water, melting ice on floors.

• Vacuum carpeted floors and upholstered furniture.

• Other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time25%

Job Duty CategoryWaste Collection and Disposal

Duty/Responsibility

• Gather recyclable materials.

• Replace trash liners and discard waste into the dumpster.

• Other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time10%

Job Duty CategoryOther Duties as Assigned

Duty/Responsibility

• The employee will perform other duties as indicated by the needs of the hospital or as assigned by their supervisor.

Percentage Of Time5%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled, for full consideration please apply on or before11:59 PM MDT 08/09/2024.Interested applicants must submit a resume which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the VTH HR staff at vth_hr@colostate.edu. 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.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare., Shift Work - May work weekends for bug-out events and works evenings, Special Requirements/Other - must be available to work holidays at supervisor’s discretion.

Search Contactvth_hr@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you willing and able to report to work during inclement weather, without delay or interruption, to provide essential or emergency services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of clients?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents