JOB
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position will remain open until filled.
Division of Facilities Management - Southern District
The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) is a customer-driven support organization responsible for operating, maintaining and managing the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards. This is done in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, patients, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities, campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods. These services include the day-to-day facility maintenance and operational needs of buildings, grounds, custodial and fleet services.
South District services the following facilities:
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Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP)
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Pueblo Regional Center (PRC)
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Department of Corrections (DOC)
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Division of Youth Services (Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo Youth Services Center)
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Veteran’s Community Living Centers in the Southern District, as needed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This is a full time, in person and essential position.
You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.
This unit exists to perform Housekeeping and Custodial services to assure that the facilities and client environments are cleaned and maintained according to all applicable regulatory standards, and provides a safe sanitary environment for clients and staff. Meet the facilities needs of the Department of Human Services Southern Region customers while managing available resources to provide a physical environment at the highest quality possible. Additionally, the unit establishes and maintains a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment for clients, personnel and visitors in the buildings of the Department of Human Services. This position is unique in that it provides Custodial Services for a wide range of agencies within the Department of Human Services, which include Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo campus, the Division of Youth Corrections and the Division supporting Developmental Disabilities. The position is required to meet and maintain all regulatory requirements set by JCAHO, (Joint Commission for Accrediting Health Organizations), the Colorado Department of Public Health, and other regulatory agencies.
Duties:-
Performs daily cleaning, sanitizing, and servicing of assigned work areas as per schedules and procedures by use of appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals and equipment consisting of sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, restroom cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
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The position requires the driving of State vehicles from agency to agency for which we provide services to.
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Performs daily detail cleaning of assigned area as per schedules and procedures by use of appropriate disinfectant cleaners, chemicals and equipment – consisting of washing walls, doors, frames, sills, windows, baseboards, fixtures, furnishings, ceilings, vents, and light fixtures.
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Performs weekly project work within all areas including all hard floor and carpet areas.
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Performs project floor work consisting of buffing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and sealing of hard floor surfaces, and spot cleaning, shampooing and extracting of carpeted floors by use of appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment.
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Collects and disposes of trash and biohazard waste by properly containing and transporting to proper disposal locations.
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The removal of desks, chairs etc., to conduct project floor work in all areas on a weekly basis.
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Participates in moving of furniture, appliances, equipment, supplies, etc. manually and by use of moving equipment.
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May need to assist in snow removal when needed.
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Cleans and services equipment, maintains janitorial closet, supplies, stock levels, and chemical labeling requirements.
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Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Call Back applies when an eligible nonexempt employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. An eligible nonexempt employee does not have to be on call eligible to receive call back pay. If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift, it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply; instead, if applicable, the nonexempt employee may earn overtime or compensatory time. When a nonexempt employee is called back, they are entitled to a minimum of two (2) hours of their regular base pay (call back pay) or pay for the actual amount of time spent responding to the call, whichever is greater. Call back time is counted as work time.
Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents and offenders of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can only be FLSA nonexempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected]
About Us & Benefits
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
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Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
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Medical and dental health plans
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Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
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Paid life insurance
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Short- and long-term disability coverage
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11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
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State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
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Employee Wellness program
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Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
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Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Our Values
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We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
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Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
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We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
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Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
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We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
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Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
ADA Accommodations
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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
[email protected].
EEO Statement
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.
Additional Support For Your Application
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
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