Custodian - Elementary

27J Schools; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

27J Schools in the Denver metro area is seeking a dedicated night custodian for Turnberry Elementary. The role involves maintaining a clean, secure building on a 12-month schedule, with a starting wage of $20.13 per hour and a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday.

Benefits are available for eligible staff. The position requires basic cleaning knowledge, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and completion of required safety training after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Interpersonal and basic communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning methods and procedures and cleaning equipment.
• Operating knowledge of floor scrubber/water extractor, carpet shampooer, waxer, and hand tools required within 6 months after hire.
• BOCES Safety Training Certificate required within 2 months after hire.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Background check required by state and federal authorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of school building during the night custodial shift and ensure a safe and pleasant learning environment.
• Lock building at night and ensure building security.
• Vacuum, sweep, dust mop, and wet mop designated areas.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect bathrooms; clean lunchroom tables.
• Monitor hallways for cleaning needs or hazards and report issues.
• Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Shovel snow and spread ice melt on walkways and parking lots to ensure safety.
• Set up furniture for events and secure building after events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic communication

Cleaning methods

Cleaning equipment

Floor care equipment

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Floor scrubber

Water extractor

Carpet shampooer

Waxer

Hand tools

Job description

To drive our mission, 27J Schools employs over 2,000 team members in a variety of professions including educators, administrators, secretaries, accountants, software engineers, programmers, custodians, student support paras, and more.In facilities & operations, we have opportunities for HVAC techs, groundskeepers, electricians, construction managers, school safety personnel, planners, and maintenance.

Located in the Denver metro area 27J is close to the city, DEN airport, Boulder and all the best Colorado has to offer. We empower students in Brighton, Commerce City and Thornton.

• Position Type:
  School Based Support: Secretary, Para, Custodian/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  9/28/2026
• Location:
  Turnberry Elementary
• Date Available:
  10/12/2026
• Closing Date:
  10/05/2026

Maintain cleanliness of school building during the night custodial shift and ensure a safe and pleasant learning environment for students, staff, and the public. Lock building at night and ensure building security.

SALARY:

Classified Grade J, starting at $20.13 per hour based on previous job experience. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday on the12-month work schedule. Position eligible for benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Vacuum and sweep designated areas.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect bathrooms.
• Dust mop and wet mop assigned areas.
• Clean and dust furniture, desk tops, computer, chalkboards, white boards, trays, work surfaces, windows both inside and out, blinds, etc. in designated areas.
• Remove and dispense of trash from all trash receptacles.
• Clean and disinfect lunchroom tables.
• Monitor hallways and lunchroom to identify cleaning needs or hazards daily. Report unsafebehavior in hallways.
• Lock doors, ensure security of facility, check for vandalism, and report any problems or required repair work to immediate supervisor. NotifyFacilities Department for any emergency after hours.
• Replace light bulbs, paint, or repair facilities such as bathroom stalls, gym walls, desks, pencil sharpeners, and other equipment as required.
• Shovel snow and spread ice melt on walkways and parking lots as required to ensure safety of student, staff, and visotirs
• Set up furniture as needed for special events and secure building after event.
• Perform major cleaning responsibilities such as stripping and finishing floors and shampooing carpets as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Interpersonal and basic communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning methods and procedures and cleaning equipment.
• Operating knowledge of floor scrubber/water extractor, carpet shampooer, waxer, and hand tools required within 6 months after hire.
• BOCES Safety Training Certificate required within 2 months after hire.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.