**Custodian I / Temporary Custodian Aide I - Rifle Veterans Community Living Center - Rifle, CO

Full Job Description

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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Requirements

Sweeps and mops floors, dusts all horizontal surfaces, removes trash throughout the facility, cleans and sanitizes all restroom fixtures, complete work orders as needed, stock toilet paper and paper towels, and fill soap dispensers.

Strip linen from all beds and disinfect bedframes. Clean and dust room light fixtures, bathroom light fixtures, and hallway lighting. Clean and disinfect all furniture.

Clean handrails and door hardware. Clean and dust door frames, stairwells, and fire extinguisher cabinets. Clean windows inside and out.De-scale pipes and fixtures, buff floors.

Know and follow Universal Precautions and all established Facility safety standards.LaundryHandle, sort, load, unload, fold, assign, hang, iron, stock, label, and distribute Resident’s laundry and Facility linen, etc.Utilize approved disinfectants, cleaners, detergents, bleaching agents, soft/sour agents, spotters, and associated chemicals.

Know and follow Universal Precautions as well as the programming of all Laundry Equipment. Keep work-related records. Follow all established facility safety standards.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Experience:None

• None

• Experience working in a long-term care environment
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Detail-Oriented
• Ability to Clean, sanitize, sort, and complete laundry.

• Full Background: CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
• Must pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
• This position may require use, handling, or exposure to hazardous materials, including disinfectants, cleaners, detergents, bleaching agents, soft/sour agents, spotters, and associated chemicals.

  • This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

  • Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

  • Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

  • Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.

  • Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program

  • Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

  • Disclose that information on the application.

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications.

Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.

You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process.

You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form.

Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process.

Part-time work experience will be prorated.Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit.

The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Your Work Experience/Job DutiesDocument your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

Supplemental Questions Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully.

We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).Appeal RightsYou may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated.

You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

Additional Information

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

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:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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.

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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

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.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g.

uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

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Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.This information is available to me and I have read this information.

If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997…). Your application may be considered incomplete if you do not provide this information.

An incomplete application may not move forward in the Selection process.

If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for.

(Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience).

In the space below, please explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify your application from the current position.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of 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, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform 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 our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

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