Environmental Services Technician I at Colorado State University — Fort Collins, CO

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing a clean and safe learning and working environment for students, staff, and university guests by responding to the daily cleaning needs of the Lory Student Center facilities with a focus on sustainability and customer services.

This position will work Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Full Consideration Date: July 27, 2026

A signing bonus of up to $2000 may be considered for the successful candidate.

The Lory Student Center (LSC) is the heart of campus at Colorado State University, providing programs, services, and spaces that foster an inclusive community and engaged student learning. As a nationally recognized student union within the Division of Student Affairs, the LSC operates with an annual budget of approximately $40 million and employs nearly 125 full-time staff and 650 student/hourly employees. Serving approximately 24,000 visitors daily and hosting more than 13,000 events each year, the LSC includes the CSU Bookstore, Dining Services, Campus Activities, Marketing, Operations, SLiCE, and numerous campus partners. The work of LSC staff is guided by CSU's Principles of Community, the Division of Student Affairs Values, and the LSC Mission.

Essential Job Duties:

• Keep office, learning, and dining environments clean and safe using “green” practices.
• Clean hall and room carpet and hard surface floors in office, learning, and dining environments by vacuuming, shampooing, sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Clean around outside of buildings by picking up trash, sweeping, removing gum, washing sidewalks and snow/ice removal.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical - Work Steps

Supervision:

N/A

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six months of custodial experience appropriate to the job assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service experience.
• Green Cleaning experience.

Salary Range

$38,000 - $39,060

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.