State of Colorado

Temporary Aide - Custodian I

State of Colorado, Florence

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Temporary Aide - Custodian I

Salary

$16.55 - $19.16 Hourly

Location

Fremont County, CO

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

ILC-80607 8/11/2025

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS - Bruce McCandless State Veterans Home at Fl

Opening Date

08/11/2025

Closing Date

8/18/2025 6:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

McCandless Veterans' Nursing Home 0903 Moore Dr. Florence CO 81266

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

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Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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This position is only open to current Colorado residents.

Bruce McCandless Community Living Center

Colorado State Veterans Homes are State-owned and operated skilled-nursing facilities dedicated to serving those who have served us. We strive to provide excellent customer service and to respect and honor resident choices regarding bathing, rising, bedtimes, and other personal decisions. Our philosophy is to provide residents a home where life and love abound.

Description of Job

Duties:

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Perform daily cleaning, sanitizing, and servicing of assigned work area as per assigned work schedule and procedures in use at the Facility by utilizing approved disinfectants, cleaners, associated chemicals and equipment. Procedures to consist of the established “7-step” Program, Routine. Performs floor work, including scrubbing, spot cleaning, and shampooing.
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In a method timely to the Facility, handle, sort, load, unload, fold, assign, hang, iron, repair, mend, label and distribute the Resident’s laundry and Facility linen. Utilize approved disinfectants, cleaners, detergents, bleaching agents, soft/sour agents, spotters and associated chemicals. Know and follow procedures in Universal Precautions as well as the programming of all Laundry Equipment. Keep work-related records. Assist with minor maintenance assignments, i.e., changing lamps, changing filters, snow removal, light groundskeeping duties, etc
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Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications: None

Preferred Qualifications:

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Previous custodial experience in a long-term care or hospital facility preferred.
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Previous experience in commercial laundry processing
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Paying attention to detail, strong time management skills and ability to handle
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multiple tasks.

Working in a team environment to complete daily workloads and provide support

when necessary outside of assigned areas.

Excellent customer service skills to include communication with and responding to

all levels of employees.

Conditions of Employment:

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Applicant must be willing and able to work any shift, holidays and weekends
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Applicant must be willing and able to meet the physical demands of the position as follows: Exert up to 100 lbs. Of force occasionally, and up to 50 lbs. Of force frequently, and up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
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Supplemental Information

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board ( website. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form ( (Adobe PDF), signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules ( webpage.

Benefits:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining 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. 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
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*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program ( .
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Supplemental Information:

How to apply to the State of Colorado ( (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)

The Assessment Process (

For additional recruiting questions, please contact (recruiter’s email)

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.
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The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

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. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive 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.

ADA 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 ADA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at or call 1-800-929-0791.

Additional Support For Your Application 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). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997…). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application.

Please describe your on-the-job cleaning experience (even if the job was not a housekeeping or custodial position).

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