Job Summary
Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for a
Floor Care Specialist! This role provides preventative and
restorative maintenance to campus floors and conducts 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 Are
Facilities 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 custodial
equipment to keep it in proper working order. Report 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.
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.
What You Should Know
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 $40,248. This position
includes a 7.5% shift differential.
- 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 Step Pay Program
implemented on July 1, 2024.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be empowered. Be impactful. 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 Have
6 months experience with restorative floor work duties.
Special Instructions
To 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 and surviving spouses are eligible for
veteran’s preference points within the State classified system. If
you are an honorably discharged veteran, the spouse of a veteran
unable to work due to a service-connected disability, or the
surviving spouse of a veteran, you may claim preference during the
selection process for a position within the state personnel system.
In order for us to determine your eligibility for veterans
preference, you must attach a copy of a DD-214 form along with your
application. If you have additional supporting documentation to
provide, or 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
10/25/2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, applications must be submitted through
CU Boulder Jobs .
Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff
positions:
www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
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 Services
This 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 Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu