Custodian - Level 2

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Custodian - Level 2 at Highlands Ranch High School to supervise custodial operations in the absence of the Group Leader and coordinate coverage for feeder groups. The role requires ensuring a clean, safe environment and coordinating district and contracted staff while supporting sustainability policies.

The position offers 40 hours per week, full-time benefits, and a competitive hourly rate between $22.74 and $36.71, with eligibility for health,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to supervise multiple sites and staff in absence of lead.
• Experience with work orders and basic facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate substitute coverage for feeder group area.
• Monitor district and contracted custodial staff.
• Submit accurate work orders and respond to staff calls.
• Supervise operations at multiple sites in absence of Group Leader.
• Maintain facilities including HVAC/controls knowledge.
• Ensure snow/ice removal and building security.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Coordination

Budget management

Facilities maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Work order systems

Job description

Job Posting Title

Custodian - Level 2

Job Description

In the absence of the Group Leader, supervises overall operations of custodial services at multiple sites, including in District and Contract Custodial Services. 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:

• Coordinate substitute coverage for absences in the Feeder Group area.
• Monitor Contracted and district personnel.
• Submit accurate and necessary work orders
• Respond to all calls from staff in the absence of Group Leader.
• Monitor supplies and budget for feeder area.
• Complete inspections and reports in a timely manner.
• Assume the role of leadership in the absence of the Group Leader.
• Supervise the overall operations of Custodial Services at multiple sites, including district and contract custodial services in the absence of the Group Leader.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Assist all emergency operations personnel as required.
• Maintain a working knowledge of facility operations including electrical, gas/water controls, and Heating and Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and related equipment.
• Support all District Sustainability Policies.
• In the absence of the Group Leader, ensure a clean Facility by completing all tasks outlined in the current Custodial Cleaning Specifications.
• Ensure all snow and ice is removed from walkways and other areas.
• Support feeder area Building Engineers and their evaluating Supervisors.
• Perform minor maintenance duties including general maintenance, preventive maintenance and minor plumbing maintenance to ensure a maintained building.
• Ensure the general security of buildings, including closing and locking doors and windows.
• Perform maintenance, cleaning and setup requests within Custodial responsibilities generated by staff in a timely and professional manner.

Certifications

Education: High School or Equivalent

Skills:

Position Details

Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Highlands Ranch 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: $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

Benefits: This position is eligible for 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

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: December 4, 2026

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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.

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