Janitor

Company: Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Janitor (Custodian / Environmental Services) Part TIme- Night Owls Wanted!

Location: Lakewood, CO

Salary Range: $16.00-$18.00



Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is seeking an experienced Janitor for the graveyard shift on our beautiful, historic campus in Lakewood, CO. If you are a night owl and would enjoy a Part Time 25-30-hour work week, this position is for you! 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.



About the College:

RMCAD is dedicated to living its mission and values, specifically that "Our students come first." The college continuously works with faculty and staff towards developing an evolving student-ready paradigm. RMCAD is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and maintains a policy of inclusiveness that recognizes values and reflects the diversity of the community it serves. The college fosters a dynamic learning and working environment that encourages multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas. We welcome people from a multitude of backgrounds who are committed to creativity, academic excellence, societal and cultural evolution and betterment, civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas.





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


Qualifications:



Education: Ability to speak, read and write English fluently; High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Prefer 1-2 years of experience in janitorial work



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


Physical Requirements:


Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Standing 90%, Sitting/Kneeling 10%
Bending and stretching, pushing and pulling
May have to complete some cleaning tasks in a kneeling position
Some tasks may require vigorous, repetitive movements
Must be able to grip broom, mop, etc.
Must be able to hold squirt bottles and cleaning rags
Must be able to make circular hand movements to scrub walls and windows
Must be able to tolerate loud noises such as vacuums and floor polishers
Must be able to clearly identify dirt, dust, fingerprints, etc.
Must be able to perform repetitive tasks


RMCAD offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!


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)

Compensation details: 16-18 Hourly WagePI4e55691ebe19-25660-32040061

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