Custodian - Elementary Building Engineer

Douglas County School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability

EAP

401(k)

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Colorado is seeking a Custodian - Elementary Building Engineer to maintain, clean, and operate facilities, classrooms, and grounds to support a safe and welcoming learning environment.

The role requires performing inspections, coordinating custodial work, and assisting with emergency operations while upholding district safety standards and sustainability policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, cleaning, and setup requests within custodial duties.
• Ensure weekly inspections of building, grounds, and equipment are completed.
• Coordinate with staff for setups and teardowns and supervise custodial work.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Custodian - Elementary Building Engineer

Job Description: Responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of the buildings and grounds to include classrooms, common areas, and play fields. Responsible for monitoring and performing required inspections for various systems within the building. 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, and stooping
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, and squatting

Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities

Promote the learning environment by performing maintenance, cleaning, and setup requests, within Custodial responsibilities, generated by Building Staff. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Ensure all inspections on building, ground, and equipment are done weekly or as assigned. Ensure the overall cleanliness, maintenance, and sanitation of the facility, grounds, and equipment while maintaining a high standard of safety and efficiency. Utilize and train on effective use of cleaning and restorative materials as required. Support the scheduling of work activities of custodial personnel and contact services as assigned, coordinating with Group Leader and Building Administrator. Ensure Stakeholder satisfaction by coordinating and performing all setups and teardowns in a timely manner. Utilize positive techniques to supervise and evaluate assigned personnel. Support all District sustainability policies. Exhibit a working knowledge of facility operations including electrical, gas/water controls, and Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and related equipment. Assist all emergency operations personnel as required. Ensure the general safety of the Public by removing snow and ice from the walkways, entries, and play areas as required.

Certifications

Education: High School or Equivalent Skills: Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Renaissance Expeditionary Magnet 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: $22.74 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $29.73 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $22.74 USD - $36.71 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

This position is eligible for paid vacation, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 17, 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 DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 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.