Cortez - Substitute Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,108; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Substitute Custodian responsible for maintaining cleanliness and performing minor repairs at the Cortez facility. The candidate should possess a high school diploma and have experience with cleaning equipment. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and common areas, performing general maintenance, and ensuring safety around the facility. This role offers a salary of $15 to $17.50 per hour and requires citizenship or a work visa. The ideal candidate should be flexible and able to work cooperatively with team members.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Experience with cleaning equipment and machines.
• Knowledge of maintenance and cleaning chemicals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the school or facility.
• Perform minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Assist with student supervision in some situations.

Skills

Cleaning equipment and machines

Knowledge of maintenance and repair

Handling cleaning chemicals

Ability to follow instructions

Positive attitude

Cooperative team player

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Cortez - Substitute Custodian

Teach in Southwest Colorado Montezuma-Cortez SD RE-1 - Administration - Cortez, Colorado Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5350307
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 20, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

MONTEZUMA CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1

EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.

Position: SubstituteCustodian

Our Vision

The district is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:

• Achieve personal goals and academic growth.
• Are invested in success for their future.
• Attain high levels of literacy and 21 st century skills.
• Are engaged in active citizenship.
• Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.

Position Summary: Responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness of the school or facility, including all cleaning and sanitizing, minor repairs, and general maintenance. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Cleans assigned areas of the facility, including classrooms, hallways, rest rooms and common areas.
• Vacuums and cleans floors.
• Removes trash.
• Performs general maintenance tasks related to the upkeep and operation of the facility.
• Sees to the general security of the facility during regular shift.
• Maintains outside areas of the facility, including parking lots and grounds, may perform snow removal.
• May assist with student supervision in some situations.
• During summer months perform total cleaning and general maintenance of building; may be assigned to crew for general district projects in maintenance or construction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Observes all district policies and procedures.

Essential Environmental Demands: Some dirt and dust, some odors and fumes, some hazardous materials, some temperature extremes. All buildings/grounds in District Re-1 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.

Supervisory Duties:None

Reports to: Principal and Director of Facilities

Candidate Profile

Education and Certification:

• High School diploma(Preferred)

Experience and Skills:

• Cleaning equipment and machines
• Some knowledge of maintenance and repair
• Some knowledge and use 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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 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 Activities:

Amount of:

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Use hands to finger, handle, or feed

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

X

Talk

X

Listen

X

Work Environment:

Amount of:

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Work in high, precarious places

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

X

Extreme Cold (non-weather)

X

Extreme Heat (non-weather)

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Work with explosives

X

Risk of radiation

X

Vibration

X

Vision Demands:

Required

No special vision requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision

X

Depth perception

X

Ability to adjust focus

X

Noise Level:

Exposure Level

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

Loud

X

Very Loud

Mental Functions:

Amount Of:

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Compare

X

Analyze

X

Communicate

X

Copy

X

Coordinate

X

Instruct

X

Compute

X

Synthesize

X

Evaluate

X

Interpersonal Skills

X

Compile

X

Negotiate

X

The signatures below indicate that this job description has been reviewed by the employee with the supervisor.

________________________________ _______________________________ _________

Employee Name (Print) Employee Signature Date

________________________________ _______________________________ _________

Supervisor Name (Print) Supervisor Signature Date

NONDISCRIMINATION 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. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer (Title II/ADA, Title VI)

Cynthia Eldredge, Executive Director of Human Resources

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1135

[e-mail]

504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)

Lisa Megel, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118

[e-mail]

M-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at:

www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies

CLÁUSULA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 no discrimina contra ninguna clase protegida identificada por el Estado de Colorado. La falta de habilidades para hablar inglés no será una barrera para la participación o la admisión. El siguiente personal ha sido designado para atender consultas sobre nuestras políticas de no discriminación:

Coordinador del Título IX Oficial de Cumplimiento (Título II/ADA, Título VI)

Cynthia Eldredge, Directora Ejecutiva de Recursos Humanos

400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1135

[e-mail]

504 Oficial de Cumplimiento (Sección 504)

Lisa Megel, Director Ejecutivo de Servicios para Estudiantes Excepcionales

400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1118

[e-mail]

Las políticas de gobierno escolar de M-CSD RE-1 se pueden encontrar en nuestro sitio web en:

www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $15 to $17.50 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy MacBean
• Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
• Cortez, Colorado 81321
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]