Cortez - Activities Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 37,188 - 40,473; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Custodian Year Round to maintain the cleanliness of facilities in Cortez, Colorado. The successful candidate will perform cleaning and minor repairs, ensuring a safe environment for students.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and experience with cleaning equipment. The role involves physical tasks and requires teamwork skills, with immediate starting dates available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas including classrooms and hallways.
• Perform general maintenance tasks.
• Tidy and dispose of trash.
• Ensure security of the facility during shifts.

Skills

Experience with cleaning equipment and machines

Knowledge of maintenance and repair

Ability to follow instructions

Positive attitude

Teamwork skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Details

Position: Custodian Year Round

Starting Date: Immediately

Job ID: 5787145

Location: Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1, Cortez, Colorado

Salary: $37,188 to $40,473 Per Year

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students achieve personal goals, academic growth, high levels of literacy and 21st‑century skills, active citizenship, and learning in a safe and healthy school environment.

As a Custodian Year Round, you will maintain overall cleanliness of the school or facility, perform minor repairs and general maintenance, and promote good community relations with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas of the facility, including classrooms, hallways, rest rooms, and common areas.
• Tidy and dispose of trash.
• Vacuum and clean floors.
• Perform general maintenance tasks related to the upkeep and operation of the facility.
• Ensure the general security of the facility during your shift.
• Maintain outside areas of the facility, including parking lots and grounds; may also perform snow removal.
• Assist with student supervision when required.
• During summer months perform total building cleaning and general maintenance; may be assigned to district crew projects in maintenance or construction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Observe all district policies and procedures.
• Clean assigned areas following school activities and events, including occasional evening and weekend work.

Essential Environmental Demands

• Some dirt and dust, odors, fumes, hazardous materials, and temperature extremes.
• All buildings and grounds are tobacco free.

Essential Physical Demands

• Constant lifting 5 to 20 pounds.
• Frequent lifting 20 to over 50 pounds.
• Constant standing, walking.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, climbing, kneeling.
• Occasional crawling, sitting, stooping.

Candidate Profile

• Education and Certification: High School diploma.
• Experience and Skills:
  • Experience with cleaning equipment and machines.
  • Some knowledge of maintenance and repair.
  • Some knowledge of handling cleaning chemicals.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Flexible and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Culture and Fit:
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma‑Cortez RE‑1.
  • Desire to work as a member of a dynamic team.
  • Openness to feedback and willingness to share ideas.
  • Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or trade school degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Melisa Jeter, Maintenance/Custodian Secretary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Non-Discrimination Clause

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. For inquiries about non‑discrimination policies, please contact the Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer or the Executive Director of Human Resources.