CUSTODIAN

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting hourly rate

Total rewards package (time off,Health

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Custodian to work full-time in a facilities environment. The role involves cleaning, grounds work, and light maintenance under the direction of the Facility Manager, with duties aligned to DPS guidelines.

The position requires passing a DPS reading test, completing a paid housekeeping course, and living in Colorado. The work schedule is Monday–Friday, 1:30pm–10:00pm, with competitive hourly pay and available total reward offerings.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass a reading test administered by Denver Public Schools.
• Complete a paid 20-hour housekeeping course over 5 days.
• Support equity and inclusion in the school community.
• Live in Colorado and be able to meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize facility surfaces and floors.
• Follow safety procedures for chemical and equipment use.
• Remove graffiti and maintain surfaces; repaint as needed.
• Check doors, windows, gates and report unsafe conditions.
• Perform grounds work including irrigation, snow removal, mowing and landscape care.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance to keep systems functioning.

Skills

Cleaning

Grounds work

Maintenance

Safety protocols

Security checks

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until August 11th. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

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

About This Job

The Custodian Full-time works under the direction of the Facility Manager and/or Assistant Facility Manager, cleaning the facility and performing grounds work in accordance with DPS guidelines. May perform minor maintenance activities on facilities and equipment.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive starting hourly rate of $21.11 per hour - additional compensation information can be found here .
• 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

• Clean, dust, sweep, sanitize, mop, scrub, vacuum, shampoos facility surfaces and floors
• Follow proper procedures for chemical and power equipment use, in order to prevent damage and injury.
• Remove graffiti, gum and other markings from facility surfaces, and repaints with protective coating.
• Check and verify facility security and safety by locking doors, windows and gates; and report unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Perform a wide variety of grounds work (e.g., minor irrigation system repair, snow removal and sweeping of walkways, landscape trimming and cultivating, edging and mowing grass, spraying and applying landscape chemicals).
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, facility systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of the facility does not deteriorate.

What You'll Need

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass a reading test administered by Denver Public Schools
• Successfully complete and pass a paid housekeeping course (20 hour course over 5 days)
• 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. Fun.

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.