Janitor

Full Time Janitor

Location :   Lakewood, CO

Salary Range : $19 - $21 / hour

Target Fill Date : Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is seeking an experienced Janitor on our beautiful, historic campus in Lakewood, CO. This role is responsible for the general cleaning and maintenance of offices, classrooms, and common spaces, including but not limited to restrooms, trash, floors, walls, and windows.

Candidates must live within commuting distance of our campus and have reliable transportation.

Primary Responsibilities :

Clean and sanitize restrooms / bathrooms using established practices and procedures

Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty / clean wastebaskets and trash container, replace light bulbs

Refill restroom dispensers

Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets

Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools including buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.

Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required

Lock and unlock assigned buildings : secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off the lights

Follow instructions regarding the appropriate use of chemicals and supplies

Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs using hand-operated tools or small power equipment

Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis

Wash accessible interior and exterior windows; clean blinds

Launder cleaning rags and dust mops

Additional duties as assigned

Skills :

Must understand and demonstrate basic knowledge of cleaning

Basic computer skills helpful

Must be able to follow directions with attention to detail

Excellent oral / written communication skills

Excellent organizational abilities

Demonstrated teamwork skills

Ability to deal with change

Demonstrates a positive attitude towards initiating continuous improvement

Ability to respond appropriately even in challenging situations

Ability to work independently with little supervision to perform assigned tasks

Ability to prioritize tasks involving with frequent interruptions

Working Conditions

This role works across campus buildings, performing cleaning and maintenance in offices, classrooms, restrooms, and common areas. The position requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may involve using cleaning chemicals, power equipment, ladders, and completing tasks in low or kneeling positions. Occasional outdoor duties, such as snow or debris removal, may be required. Noise from equipment and varying temperatures may occur while maintaining a clean and safe campus environment.

Our Benefits :

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life & AD&D

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick

Paid Holidays (7 Most Observed, Birthday, & December Gift Holidays (determined by President annually)

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