Custodian-Lead

Boulder Valley School District; Broomfield, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health and dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

EcoPass

Job summary

Boulder Valley School District is seeking a Lead Custodian at Broomfield High to provide sanitary, safe environments for students and staff. The role supports daily custodial operations, participates in seasonal and project cleaning, and communicates maintenance needs to the head custodian.

The position also assists with training and event setup, and serves as essential personnel during emergencies. The Lead Custodian will monitor facilities systems, ensure security, and coordinate with school

Qualifications

• Must pass English component of interview process.
• Ability to be on feet up to eight hours per day.
• Must be able to perform physical labor including heavy lifting up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds dual lifts).
• Must pass a practical and written test.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize classrooms, restrooms, cafeteria, and common areas.
• Participate in deep cleaning, seasonal and project cleaning schedules.
• Assist with training and supervise custodial staff as needed.
• Coordinate setup/breakdown for events and ensure building security.
• Respond to alarms, leaks, and other facility issues as directed.
• Support emergency procedures and crisis management.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Reading/writing comprehension

Practical tests

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Custodial equipment operation

Job description

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BROOMFIELD

School: Broomfield High

Position Title: Custodian-Lead

Position Start Date: October 12, 2026

Position Type: Unit C-Custodian

FTE:1.0 - 40 hours per week - Temporary through 6/30/2027

Work Schedule:261 Days - 12 Months - August

Hiring Pay Range:*$23.64 - $29.52

*The pay range above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on appropriate salary schedule.)

Position Pay Range:$23.64 - $32.57

Closing Date:October 5, 2026

Summary:

Provide a sanitary and safe environment for students, staff, and the community. The Lead Custodian performs custodial services and supports daily custodial operations to ensure facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained. This position participates in routine, seasonal, and project-based cleaning; reviews custodial work to ensure cleaning standards are met; assists with training; and communicates cleaning, equipment, and maintenance needs to the head custodian. The Lead Custodian supports event setup and breakdown, building security, and system monitoring; communicates effectively with school staff and administrators; and serves as essential personnel during emergencies, closures, or crisis events as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize areas of the building, including classrooms, offices, student and staff restrooms, stairwells, cafeteria, hallways, library, and other common areas, using approved cleaning practices, procedures, and custodial equipment. Remove interior and exterior trash and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
• Participate in deep cleaning, daily, summer, seasonal, and project cleaning schedules and complete annual online training courses.
• Review custodial team members' work to ensure cleaning standards are met and redirect tasks as needed to support daily operations; communicate cleaning and equipment matters to the head custodian; assist with training; and provide feedback as requested.
• Coordinate and assist with setup and breakdown for special events and meetings; unlock and secure areas as needed and provide customer support.
• Perform seasonal and project-based facility work, including snow and ice removal in areas not accessible by plows; mowing and grounds maintenance in areas not accessible by ride-on equipment; tree trimming; exterior window cleaning; and participation in assigned summer, seasonal, and deep-cleaning projects.
• Demonstrate effective communication (verbally and written) with the principal, teaching and custodial staff, students, and community members. Write and respond to emails from teaching staff and administration.
• Secure the building by arming the building security alarm, locking classroom and office doors, closing windows, and turning off lights. Check and lock exterior doors by walking the perimeter of the building.
• Monitor buildings lighting, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems (boilers, uni-vents, etc). Repair/report issues to head custodian. Respond to, and report appropriately, issues such as alarms, water leaks, fires, mechanical/electrical failures and gas leaks. Perform Integrated School Pest Management (IPM).
• Serve as essential personnel during emergencies, weather or environmental events, and school, facility, or district closures, and participate in the school’s crisis management plan as directed by the principal or incident commander.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English, must pass English component of interview process.
• Ability to be on feet up to eight hours every day.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds; occasional dual lifts of up to 100 pounds and requires ability to frequently reach, lift, bend and stoop; may occasionally require climbing ladders or crawling.
• Must pass a practical test and also a written test.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating custodial equipment and tools.
• Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace.
• Positive communication, interaction and work experience with diverse people.

Salary Information:

Salary Placementvaries according to experience and education.

Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on appropriate salary schedule).

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Application and Selection Procedure:

• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.
• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.

Benefits & Eligibility:

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligibleemployees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html