CARETAKER II, BALARAT

Denver Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 50,977 - 61,173; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Caretaker II for the Balarat Campus in Colorado. The role involves maintaining the grounds and buildings of a vast facility, ensuring safety and functionality.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a Wilderness First Responder certification within six months. This position requires strong skills in grounds maintenance, building repair, and the ability to meet the job's physical demands.

Qualifications

• Wilderness First Responder certification required within six months.
• Valid Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds care and maintenance.
• Assist with building maintenance and repair.
• Maintain water systems and wells.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Building maintenance

Basic plumbing

Electrical knowledge

Water system maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grader

Backhoe

Chainsaws

Job description

Caretaker II – Balarat Campus

Caretaker II is required to live on site, where housing is provided. The Balarat campus is located in the foothills near Jamestown, CO.

About This Job

Provides support for all aspects of facility care at the Balarat campus, buildings and grounds, which include 750 acres of land, 12 miles of trails, two miles of roads, 22,000 square feet of heated structures, 28 outbuildings, two high challenge courses and three water systems including 10 wells and three wastewater systems.

What DPS Offers You

• A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives.
• $50,977–$61,173 (click for more information on compensation for these roles).
• Competitive compensation plus additional total reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits and PERA retirement.

What You’ll Do

• Perform general grounds care: clean up trash, fences, approaches, entrances, exits; keep all areas free of unauthorized obstructions; shovel snow; salt and sand icy walks and steps.
• Help with trail building and maintenance, erosion control and revegetation, weed control, defensible space; provide fire prevention, readiness and initial response.
• Assist with road maintenance: snow removal, sanding, ditching, grading, culvert cleanout and replacement, resurfacing; assist school buses during inclement weather.
• Assist with building maintenance and repair, equipment check and replacement of challenge courses.
• Assist with overall building maintenance, repair and operation: HVAC, basic plumbing and electrical, appliances, roofing, doors, windows, paint; construct and maintain accessory outbuildings/structures.
• Maintain toilet fixtures, flush floor drains, unclog drains; replace broken and burned-out fluorescent tubes and bulbs; maintain boilers; operate facility heaters, pumps, filters; regulate temperature, pH, chlorine; replace/clean filters; clean air ducts; adjust vents.
• Assist with maintaining water systems and wells: routine monitoring and treatment, inspections, repairs; clean fresh water wells and disposal systems as required; assist wastewater systems: inspections and maintenance, contractors, state licensing.
• Perform general cleaning and custodian services in all buildings: lounges, bathrooms, concession areas, cafeterias, stairs, corridors as assigned.
• Assist with basic repair and preventative maintenance of supporting equipment: grader, backhoe, dozer, trucks, ORVs, mixer, chipper, splitters, generators, pumps, chainsaws; conduct scheduled and random audits of facility operating equipment; check fire extinguishers, ladders, scaffolding; conduct safety checks; report unsafe conditions.
• Participate in fire and civil defense drills; maintain current state of emergency preparedness; provide site security, emergency contact and response; maintain relationships with adjacent land owners; secure buildings and grounds when closed.
• Lead on-site management areas as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED.
• Wilderness First Responder certification required within six months of hire.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain one within required timeframe; meet district insurability requirements.
• Commitment to racial and educational excellence, dismantling systems of oppression and inequity; support all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work from a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (with or without accommodations).

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.