Floor Crew General Labor

University of Colorado Boulder

  • Boulder, CO
  • $40,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Just now
Floor Crew General LaborRequisition Number:67130Location:Boulder, ColoradoCityBoulderStateColoradoEmployment Type:Classified StaffSchedule:Full-TimePosting Close Date:12-Sep-2025Date Posted:04-Sep-2025Job SummaryFacilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Floor Crew General Laborer!This role provides preventative and restorative maintenance to campus floors and conduct minor repairs on floor surfaces. The position performs specific tasks requiring a deeper understanding of floor treatments and safe equipment operation. Duties include safely stripping floor wax on multiple surfaces and applying new wax to surfaces, carpet maintenance, and equipment operation.CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Who We AreFacilities Management (FM) is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance for campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
  • Restorative floor care and maintenance: perform deep cleaning and maintenance of carpet, tile and NORA flooring in academic and research buildings using specialized floor care equipment (carpet extractors, buffers, scrubbers). Strip and re-wax tile flooring, maintain pre and post inspection records, post signage of upcoming work, and operate non-CMV and CMV university vehicles. Attend and participate in required safety trainings. Report safety hazards and safety incidents.
  • As an essential services employee, responsible to respond to other duties as assigned. Specialty and emergency work: Emergency floods - perform initial emergency clean up; pick up water or debris, then extract carpeted floors and upholstered furniture with disinfectant. Clean upholstery by hand or with extractor. Move or assist in moving heavy furniture. Perform emergency cleaning, water pick-ups as needed. Help promote safety at the university and serve on the "Emergency Response Teams" as needed.
  • Routine duties: Clean and perform minor maintenance on all custodial equipment to keep it in proper working order. Report all equipment needing repairs. Empty and clean all floor crew equipment. Keep custodial workstation clean and well stocked with supplies and materials. Maintain the custodial workstation in a safe manner, and report updates to building floor plans as needed.
  • Decide what type of specialized floor work is needed, including carpet deep extraction cleaning versus bonnet shampooing, resulting in a clean carpet. Determine type of floor equipment needed to accomplish work, such as auto scrubbing and top-coating with wax versus deciding if the floor needs to be completely stripped and re-waxed. Must have ability to read and comprehend lab safety signs, symbols and postings. Build and place safety signs as needed to help prevent accidents.
  • Perform minor repairs to floor surfaces such as removing gum, resurfacing scratched surfaces, replacing carpet tiles, and reaffixing base covers as needed.
What You Should Know
  • This position is eligible for our
. * The anticipated work schedule is four 10-hour days Monday-Thursday 3:30 pm - 2:00 am. Some overtime or weekend work is required.
  • This position covers the entire Boulder Campus and could be assigned to any building or location.
What We Can Offer
  • The annual salary for this role is $40,000.
  • If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state
implemented on July 1, 2024.BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the .Be StatementsBe empowered. Be successful. Be Boulder.What We Require
  • Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
What You Will Need
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including the ability to read and comprehend lab safety signs, symbols and postings.
  • An ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Strong attention to detail.
What We Would Like You to Have6 months experience with restorative floor work duties.Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials: * A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
  • Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
  • DD-214 for veteran applicants.
  • Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran's preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying
We may request references at a later time.Please apply by September 12, 2025 for consideration.Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through .Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions:In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Essential ServicesThis position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.Posting Contact InformationPosting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human ResourcesPosting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

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