ASSISTANT FACILITY MANAGER III

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Assistant Custodian to support daily operations after school hours. You will lead custodial staff, coordinate with school teams, and ensure safe, clean spaces across facilities.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and restrooms, floor care, safe handling of chemicals, and basic preventive maintenance. The role emphasizes equity, safety, and readiness for events while supporting the district’s commitment to a high-quality learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eighteen years or older.
• Completion of District specific training or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete District new employee training within 90 days of start date.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors the work effort of custodial staff to ensure the team operates smoothly and efficiently.
• Communicate and coordinate with school staff, students, and community members in alignment with District Success Factors.
• Maintain facility security by locking doors, windows, and gates; report unsafe conditions or needed repairs.
• Clean and sanitize classrooms, restrooms, drinking fountains, cafeterias, and other facility areas; gather and dispose of trash.
• Perform floor care including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, shampooing, stripping, sealing, and polishing.
• Safely use chemicals and power equipment; remove graffiti, gum, and other markings, applying protective coatings as needed.
• Inspect and clean equipment, air vents, and filters; perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs to building systems, furniture, and fixtures.
• Move and assemble furniture, distribute supplies, and prepare spaces for scheduled events or activities.

Skills

Team supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor care equipment

Cleaning chemicals handling

Job description

Job Description

Monday-Friday: 1:30pm-10:00pm

About This Job

Responsible for the day to day stability of a specific unit within the department. Directs and monitors the work effort of others to ensure the team operates smoothly and efficiently.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You’ll Do

• Assistant Custodian Level I – IV is determined by assignment type (e.g., elementary, combined site, high school, multi-site) and Facility Management
• Communicate and coordinate with school staff, students, and community members in alignment with
• District Success Factors
• Maintain facility security by locking doors, windows, and gates; report unsafe conditions or needed repairs
• Clean and sanitize classrooms, restrooms, drinking fountains, cafeterias, and other facility areas; gather and dispose of trash
• Perform floor care including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, shampooing, stripping, sealing, and polishing
• Safely use chemicals and power equipment; remove graffiti, gum, and other markings, applying protective coatings as needed
• Inspect and clean equipment, air vents, and filters; perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs to building systems, furniture, and fixtures
• Conduct a variety of grounds work and assist with pool maintenance in compliance with district and safety codes
• Move and assemble furniture, distribute supplies, and prepare spaces for scheduled events or activities
• Supervise, assign, and train custodial staff; support or act in place of the Facility Manager when required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eighteen years or older.
• Completion of District specific training or equivalent required for all levels.
• Must successfully complete
• District new employee training within 90 days of start date.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.