Custodian - Crew Lead

Montrose County School District RE-1J; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Montrose County School District RE-1J is seeking a Custodian - Crew Lead at Montrose High School. The role supervises custodial staff, leads daily cleaning operations, and ensures safety and cleanliness across the site.

The position requires 3 years in skilled custodial work with at least 1 year in a lead role, and a high school diploma is required. This is a 12-month, on-site assignment with a competitive hourly pay scale.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in skilled custodial work, including one year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Responsibilities

• Lead a custodial crew and oversee daily cleaning operations.
• Inspect work quality and maintain safety standards.
• Coordinate scheduling and staff orientation.
• Prepare operational summaries and maintain records.

Skills

Custodial leadership

Facility maintenance

Safety compliance

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Outlook

Infinite Visions

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Location: Montrose High School
• Date Available: As Soon As Possible
• Closing Date: 10/19/2026

Position Title

Custodian - Crew Lead

Non-Exempt

Direct Supervisor

Custodial Manager

Contracted Length Term

12-month position

Site: Montrose High School

Salary Schedule

Facilities, Technology and Transportation Level Support (range $20.60 - $24.57/hour, based on related experience and the 26/27 salary schedules)

Start Date

TBD

District Summary

Nestled within Colorado's gorgeous Western Slope, the towns of Montrose and Olathe are surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure (Black Canyon National Park, Telluride and the San Juan Mountains to the South, along with rivers, lakes and streams). MCSD is one of the largest rural school districts in Colorado with a great focus on STEM including the arts. Which means we are small enough to be neighborly, but still big enough to continue growing (with short commutes to school and work).

Benefits

At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Added perks: Great people to work with, professional development, advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs with incentives.

Summary of Position

Under general supervision, to lead and participate in the performance of skilled custodial and routine maintenance functions and activities; to perform general custodial functions in maintaining a school in a clean, safe, and secure condition; and to do other related work as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, organization, work scheduling, and leading of a custodial crew in cleaning and maintaining large buildings and adjacent ground areas.
• May perform skilled operational functions in the preparation of athletic fields and in the arrangement and setup of athletic facilities.
• May perform stage lighting and curtain movement operations and set arrangements during stage productions.
• Review and inspect the work of a custodial crew to ensure adherence to standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Provide technical input intothe performance evaluation of custodial personnel.
• Maintains operational records and custodial personnel time reports.
• Prepare clear and concise operational summaries as required.
• Requisition supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure that an appropriate operational inventory is maintained.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and conduct of custodial personnel orientation.
• Assist custodial personnel in resolving unusual problems and situations.
• May perform routine facility and equipment maintenance functions, including minor repair, part replacement, and adjustment tasks.
• Inspect heating, ventilation, and water systems to ensure adherence to operational procedures and guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Experience

Three years of experience in skilled custodial work, including one year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Education

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Knowledge of and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Methods, procedures, materials, and equipment utilized in cleaning and maintaining a variety of surfaces, equipment, and special purpose activity centers.
• Cleaning and maintenance quality control and personnel motivation techniques and strategies.
• Safe working methods and procedures.
• Policies, regulations, and operational guidelines pertaining to the cleaning and maintenance of large school buildings, offices, and facilities.
• Computer skills preferred – Outlook and Infinite Visions

Ability to

• Effectively maintain work schedules and motivate custodial personnel toward the accomplishment of assigned tasks.
• Perform light to moderately heavy manual activities.
• Effectively lead custodial personnel and provide technical input into their work performance.
• Effectively and efficiently assist in the training and orientation of custodial personnel.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must have an adequate range of motion in the upper extremities.
• This type ofwork may involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps, and will involve walking or standing for extended periods.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.

CBI/FBI background clearance and a clean driving record.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.