26 - Assistant Custodian

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe Benefits

Job summary

Pueblo School District 60 is hiring an Assistant Custodian at East High School. The role focuses on maintaining, cleaning, and disinfecting all areas of the facility, including classrooms, offices, and gymnasiums. Strong initiative, reliability, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

The position is 261 days per year with opportunities to assist during events and emergencies. Candidates must meet district requirements, pass a background check, and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Pass a district designated post‑offer lift test.
• Fingerprint-based criminal background check and HR clearance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Preferred: previous school district experience.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect, dust, sweep, mop, and wax facilities across classrooms, offices, gymnasiums, and common areas.
• Check restroom supplies and replace as needed.
• Inspect facility and grounds for safety issues and debris.
• Notify head custodian or administrator of hazards.
• Set up/tear down for events and secure areas after use.
• Safely measure and mix chemicals and operate custodial equipment.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Post-offer lift test

Background check

English communication

21+ years old

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Maintenance & Operations/ Custodial - Assistant Custodian
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: East High School
• Closing Date: 10/04/2026

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title: Assistant Custodian

Work Year: 261 days

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Head Custodian/Custodial Foreman

Salary Range: Custodian – ACME Salary Schedule

Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on ACME Negotiated Agreement

Status: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

The primary responsibility of the Custodian is to maintain, clean, and disinfect all areas of a facility including classrooms, offices, locker rooms, gymnasiums, and surrounding areas. Work requires the exercise of a high degree of initiative, a positive attitude, sound judgment and discretion in the performance of these duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED

• Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass District designated post-offer lift test
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire

PREFERRED

• Previous school district experience preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic arithmetic skills
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor or administrator
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Demonstrate sound work ethic
• Operating knowledge of basic custodial equipment
• Ability to safely measure and mix chemicals

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Disinfect, rinse, dust, sweep, mop, graffiti removal, scrub, buff, and wax entire facility, including, but not limited to, classrooms, restrooms, hallways, stairwells, common areas, offices, cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, locker rooms, auditoriums, stages, and custodial offices and storage areas. Secure interior doors and turn out lights
• Check restroom supplies and supply/replace supplies (toilet tissue, hand towels, soap, deodorizers, etc.) as needed
• Inspect facility and grounds for safety issues and debris
• Notify head custodian or administrator of hazardous or harmful situations
• Provide information to parents, facility visitors, and staff
• Assist with staff, public, students, teachers, and community groups authorized to use the building during assigned shift
• Set up/tear down furniture and equipment for special events. Includes setting up, cleaning up, locking/unlocking areas for access, and supporting individuals using building areas
• Change and replace damaged ceiling tiles, light bulbs, and change HVAC filters as scheduled
• Assist with cleaning outside of buildings; remove debris and gravel; clean outside windows, doors, and lighting, and clean exterior building gutters and roof drains
• Submit work order requests for building repairs
• Remove trash/debris from facility and grounds
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks
• Bring flag indoors in the evening, if applicable
• Provide clean-up for "body spills"
• Perform special cleaning and renovation projects
• Perform seasonal, summer, and project cleaning as planned and assigned by Head Custodian and Custodial Foreman
• Safely measure and mix chemicals
• Respond to emergency or critical incidents in order to confine, resolve, and/or prevent environmentally hazardous conditions
• Safely and proficiently operate large cleaning equipment

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Head Custodian, Principal, or Custodial Foreman
• Be willing to cover Head Custodian position

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Every facilities employee must be able to pass a lift test required by the District. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

In a 7.5-hour workday, this job requires:

• R – Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O – Occasionally (.5 – 2.5 hrs per day)
• F – Frequently (2.5 – 5.5 hrs per day) C – Continually (5.5-7.5 hrs per day)
• NA – Not Applicable

Physical Requirements

Sitting Occasionally

Stationary Standing Occasionally

Walking (level surface) Continually

Walking (uneven surface) Occasionally

Crawling Occasionally

Crouching (bend at knees) Frequently

Stooping (bend at waist) Frequently

Twisting (knees/waist/neck) Frequently

Turn/Pivot Frequently

Climbing (stairs) Occasionally

Climbing (ladder) Occasionally

Reaching overhead Frequently

Reaching extension Frequently

Repetitive use arms Continually

Repetitive use wrists Continually

Repetitive use hands grasping Continually

Repetitive use hands squeezing Continually

Fine manipulation Occasionally

Using foot control Occasi