Custodian

Douglas County School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean facility at Douglas County High School. Responsibilities include cleaning, trash removal, floor care, dusting, and setting up for events or outside groups, while contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

The role supports building security, maintenance reporting, and snow/ice removal as part of daily duties, with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Clean the facility and perform trash removal, floor cleaning and dusting.
• Set up building for events and outside groups in a timely manner.
• Maintain building security by closing and locking doors and windows.
• Report maintenance issues and assist with equipment upkeep.
• Assist in snow/ice removal and general housekeeping tasks.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title: Custodian

Custodian Job Description

Responsible for cleaning the facility, including trash removal, floor cleaning, general dusting, and cleaning. Sets up building for special events and for use by outside agencies or groups. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Occasional lifting fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds
• Frequent extensive walking, bending, standing, reaching, stooping
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, squatting

Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities

• Support all District Sustainability Policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Ensure a clean Facility by completing all tasks outlined in the current Custodial Cleaning Specifications.
• Support Supervisor in setting up for groups and special events or activities by staff or outside usage in a timely and correct manner.
• Ensure the general security of buildings, including closing and locking doors and windows.
• Ensure a maintained building by reporting maintenance issues / general maintenance of all equipment used.
• Ensure all snow and ice is removed from walkways and other areas.

Certifications: Education: High School or Equivalent

Skills:

Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Douglas County High School

One Year Only (Yes or No): No

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40

FTE: 1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 260

Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate: $18.46 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate: $23.80 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range: $18.46 USD - $29.14 USD Hourly

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options

Time Off Plans

• paid vacation
• sick and personal time

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 12, 2026

Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence

A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose

1. Academic Excellence
2. Outstanding Educators and Staff
3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
5. Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do

In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible.

Every Student is Unique

In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school.

Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes

From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.