CUSTODIAN, STUDENT

DPS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking student interns to assist with facility cleaning and grounds work at Samuel Elementary. Work is Monday through Friday, two hours after school, with supervision from the Facility Manager and Assistant Facility Manager.

Applicants must be current DPS students aged 14–18, provide an age certificate if 14–15, and have at least one positive reference from a teacher or school leader. Denver Public Schools offers competitive compensation and total rewards.

Qualifications

• Must be a Current DPS Student.
• Must be a current student between the ages of 14-18 (older ok if still in high school).
• Age certificate completed by the school is required for students 14-15.
• One positive reference from a current teacher or school leader from school where student currently attends is required.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and coordinates with school staff, students, and the community in accordance with District Success Factors.
• Checks and verifies facility security and safety by locking doors, windows, and gates; reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Cleans, dusts, sweeps, and vacuums facility surfaces and floors.
• Gathers, picks-up, and empties facility, classroom, and grounds trash.
• Removes graffiti, gum, and other markings from facility surfaces.
• Assists in routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, facility systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of facility does not deteriorate.
• Performs limited grounds work (e.g., minor irrigation system repair, snow removal, and sweeping of walkways and parking lots, landscape trimming, and cultivating).
• Assists school and facility personnel with moving school related items; distributing supplies, materials and equipment; and assembling and installing furniture and equipment.
• Prepares facility for scheduled use.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Job description

Applications will be received until [August 19, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

Monday-Friday 2 hours after school

Location: Samuel Elementary

• Must be 14 years old or older

About this job:

Working under the direction of the Facility Manager and/or Assistant Facility Manager, cleans facility and performs grounds work in accordance with DPS guidelines. May perform minor maintenance activities on facility and equipment.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range. $19.24 Click herefor more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Communicates and coordinates with school staff, students, and the community in accordance with District Success Factors.
• Checks and verifies facility security and safety by locking doors, windows, and gates; reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Cleans, dusts, sweeps, and vacuums facility surfaces and floors.
• Gathers, picks-up, and empties facility, classroom, and grounds trash.
• Removes graffiti, gum, and other markings from facility surfaces.
• Assists in routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, facility systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of facility does not deteriorate.
• Performs limited grounds work (e.g., minor irrigation system repair, snow removal, and sweeping of walkways and parking lots, landscape trimming, and cultivating).
• Assists school and facility personnel with moving school related items; distributing supplies, materials and equipment; and assembling and installing furniture and equipment.
• Prepares facility for scheduled use.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What You’ll Need:

• Must be a Current DPS Student
• Must be a current student between the ages of 14-18 (older ok if still in high school).
• Age certificate completed by the school is required for students 14-15.
• One positive reference from a current teacher or school leader from school where student currently attends is required.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun