General Labor I

Pay Rate

19.58 USD

Position Summary

• Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. 11/19/2026.
• APPLICATION PROCESS: Fort Lewis College has transitioned to Workday.
• Please note that we do not accept applications through any other online job application website or app.
• Starting hourly rate is $19.58 per hour.
• This is a covered position under the Colorado Quality Jobs & Services Act and is eligible for shift differential when applicable and overtime when pre-approved by the supervisor.

The General Labor I position would be working in the Student Union Building within the Student Union and Events Planning department under the Division of Student Engagement. This position is primarily responsible for cleaning the facility, performing facility and equipment maintenance, setting up and tearing down special event equipment for small and large events, and maintaining equipment supplies and inventory.

Please see the job description section for a summary of duties, preferred qualifications, required competencies and conditions of employment.

About the role

The Student Union is a 100,000-square-foot facility. Two General Labor I and one General Labor II positions are needed to care for the facility. The position is responsible for daily cleaning, and light maintenance of the facility. This also includes the set-up of events in our reservable meeting spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Custodial experience in an industrial, commercial or institutionalizes setting
• Event setup and take down experience
• General experience with vacuums, dollies, hand tools, carpet extractors, floor buffers

Required Competencies

• Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets
• Reading, writing and oral comprehension
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Active listening skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time
• Ability to tolerate noise, and vibration
• Ability to respond appropriately to supervision
• Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers
• Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service

Conditions of Employment

• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check as a condition of employment. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with Fort Lewis College policy.
• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a post offer evaluation of lifting abilities.
• This is essential services position and required to work during inclement weather, campus events and in case of emergencies.

Duty: Cleaning of the facility - 40%

Develops and follows a general cleaning and maintenance schedule for daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual cleaning and maintenance. Daily general custodial duties to include emptying trash, mop and sweep floors, clean restrooms, wash windows and other duties as assigned.

Duty: Facility and Equipment Maintenance- 25 %

• Develops a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance schedule of custodial equipment and inventoried facility furniture.
• Performs general maintenance on small equipment such as vacuums, carpet extractors and window washing equipment.
• Determines the need for repairs to custodial equipment and performs the needed repairs.
• This position alerts the supervisor when a work order for repairs needs to be completed.

Duty: Special Event Set-up- 20%

• Set-up for meetings and special events.
• This facility was designed and intended to be used as a multi-purpose facility.
• Special events are categorized as meetings, conferences, luncheons, dinner banquets, receptions and concerts.
• This position is responsible for setting up risers, tables, chairs, podiums, pipe and drape and then breaking them down after the events.
• At times there can be up to five events happening simultaneously.

• Duty: Monitors cleaning supply and equipment inventory - 15 %
• This position assists in the inventory and distribution of cleaning supplies for the facility.

Please Note

This job description of duties is not meant to be all in inclusive. Employee may perform additional tasks as directed by the supervisor to meet the changing needs of the college.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage through State of Colorado employee benefits.
• Retirement options through Colorado PERA, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, employee wellness resources, annual and sick leave, paid family and medical leave for eligible employees, and 11 paid holidays.
• Additional Fort Lewis College benefits and discounts.
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

How to Apply

Submit a complete application, including detailed employment history, and a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your experience meets the minimum qualifications. "See résumé" statements or blank employment-history sections will not be accepted in place of a complete application.

You must submit your completed application by no later than 11:59 p.m. November 19, 2026.

• Please note that we do not accept applications through any other online job application website or app.
• Starting hourly rate is $19.58 per hour.
• Eligible State of Colorado classified general laborer job experience may qualify the candidate for additional step pay.

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.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, 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) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at; 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, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Notice to Prospective Employees

The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes