Day Custodian, Park Elementary School, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District 9-R; Durango (CO); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full benefits

Staff housing availability

One-time bonus

Résumé du poste

Durango School District 9-R is seeking a Day Custodian for Park Elementary School in Durango, CO. This full-time, 1.0 FTE role includes full benefits and begins immediately, with a potential start date around 10/19/26 or ASAP.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and common areas, playground maintenance, snow removal, and coordination with the Custodial Manager. A high school diploma and 3–5 years of cleaning experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and age 18+.
• 3–5 years experience in general cleaning, chemical handling, and customer service preferred.
• Safety and asbestos training within 3 months after entering position.

Responsabilités

• Perform cleaning of classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, gym, and more, following safety procedures.
• Maintain playground equipment and ensure doors/windows are secure.
• Assist with summer moves and seasonal snow removal.
• Report hazards and supply needs to supervisor.
• Ongoing duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Problem-Solving

Equipment operation

Communication

Safety awareness

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Copier

Fax machine

E-mail

Description du poste

Day Custodian, Park Elementary School, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District 9-R Durango School District - Durango, Colorado

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Durango School District is accepting applications for full time,Day Custodian to join the team at Park Elementary School. This position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, with full benefits, to include Colorado PERA Retirement.Position begins 10/19/26 or ASAP.

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year!

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes an $1,350one-time bonus for staff newly hired to the school district! (pro-rated for late start)

Job Title:Day Custodian Pay Grade:ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family:Custodial Services FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Department:Custodial Services Prepared Date:06/01/2025

Typical Work Year:12 months

SUMMARY:Performs routine custodial work, Summer maintenance and assists with help with completing and/or facilitating custodial and playground projects. Clean, repair, and maintain assigned buildings, equipment, systems, and grounds in compliance with all safety, health, and District rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform cleaning duties including dust and polish light fixtures, office furniture and trim; empty wastebaskets and transport trash and recycled materials to disposal area; wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels; replenish bathroom supplies and ; vacuum, sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors; and clean carpet, upholstered furniture, and window coverings. Ensure cleanliness of classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, locker rooms, auditoriums, lobbies, lounges, corridors, elevators, stairways, storage areas and other workspaces. Follow Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling clean-up of bodily fluids.
• Perform Playground maintenance to include safety and cleanliness of district wide playground equipment.
• Ensure all doors and windows are secure and appropriate evening lighting is in place.
• Perform building safety and operational checks including inspections for hazards, graffiti and vandalism.
• Maintain cleaning equipment.
• Assist with summer furniture moves as well as summer equipment moves.
• Communicate with the supervisor regarding issues and supplies needed for the building.
• Assist with seasonal snow removal.
• Assess building readiness for daily occupancy and report to Custodial Manager/Supervisor.
• Ongoing: Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK SHIFT:Custodial shifts will vary dependent on open position availability.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 18 years of age.

EXPERIENCE:3-5 years experience required in general cleaning, chemical handling, and customer service preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:Safety and asbestos training required within 3 months after entering position. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment and snow removal equipment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building/department procedures.
• Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
• Operating knowledge of basic custodial equipment preferred at hire; required within 3 months after entering position.

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, [phone], [e-mail], or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, [phone].

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.95 to $24.05 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Ron Reed , Supervisor of Facilities - Custodial
• Durango School District
• Email: [e-mail]