Custodian
Work on America’s Mountain – Pikes Peak, Colorado
Imagine clocking in every day with the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop. Aramark Destinations Pikes Peak is looking for energetic, reliable university students to join its team as Custodians at one of the most iconic destinations in the United States – Pikes Peak, the mountain that inspired the song “America the Beautiful.”
This is not your average summer job. At 14,115 feet above sea level, the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center welcomes visitors from all over the world, and you’ll be part of the crew that keeps this world-famous attraction spotless, safe, and welcoming.
Your Role as a Custodian
- Clean and maintain restrooms, dining areas, gift shop spaces, and public visitor areas
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitize floors and surfaces throughout the facility
- Empty trash and recycling bins and support waste management routines
- Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, and cleaning materials
- Report maintenance issues and safety hazards to your supervisor
- Assist teammates and greet guests with a friendly, helpful attitude
Position Details
- Employer: Aramark Destinations Pikes Peak
- Position: Custodian (Maintenance)
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Pay: $15.00 per hour
- Hours: approximately 38 hours per week
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this position
Why Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is an outdoor lover’s paradise and one of the most popular Work & Travel USA destinations in the American West. In your free time you can explore the red sandstone formations of the Garden of the Gods, hike the trails of North Cheyenne Cañon, ride the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, visit Manitou Springs, or take a road trip to Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, or the Great Sand Dunes. With more than 240 days of sunshine per year, endless hiking and biking trails, and a young, welcoming community, your summer here will be unforgettable.
What You Get
- Competitive $15/hour wage with a stable 38-hour work week
- Experience working for Aramark, a global hospitality leader – a great addition to your CV
- A multicultural team with students from around the world
- Real English-language practice every single day
- Weekends and days off to explore Colorado’s mountains and national parks
- Extended Summer-to-Fall season means more earning potential
Requirements
- Currently enrolled university student, aged 18–25, eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
- Conversational English (basic to intermediate is enough for this role)
- Physically fit – the job involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting; the summit sits at high altitude
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
- Available for the full Summer-to-Fall period
Ready to spend your summer on top of America? Apply now for the Custodian position at Aramark Destinations Pikes Peak – places for the Summer-to-Fall season fill up fast!
About Colorado
Colorado is the Rocky Mountain state, loved for its peaks, national parks and outdoor lifestyle. Summer jobs are common in mountain resorts, hotels and attractions around Colorado Springs and the Rockies.
