Head Custodian Elementary

Westminster Public Schools

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Westminster Public Schools is seeking an ESP - Operations & Maintenance professional to oversee custodial staff at COLORADO STEM ACADEMY. The role reports to the Grounds & Custodial Manager and supports a clean, safe learning environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and 1+ year of custodial/management experience, with bilingual ability a plus. Typical schedule is 8 hours/day, 260 days/year, at $24.84–$29.06 per hour.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
More than one year of custodial/management experience.
Experience as a Westminster Public Schools Custodian Trainee is desired.

Responsibilities

Supervise custodial staff by scheduling and assigning tasks, inspecting completed work, and completing evaluations.
Maintain communications with supervisor and custodial and office staff; attend district custodial meetings and update logs.
Ensure building safety by opening/closing facilities, checking boilers and safety systems, and performing required professional development.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Custodial equipment operation

Snow removal

Building systems knowledge

Supervision

Communication

Policy interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Custodian trainee experience desired

Job description

Position Type: ESP - Operations & Maintenance
Date Posted: 10/20/2026
Location: COLORADO STEM ACADEMY

Hours per Day: 8 FTE: 1.0

Days per Year: 260 Reports to: Grounds & Custodial Manager

Pay Level: AUX/TECH 03 (Elementary) Pay Rate: $ 24.84-$29.06 per hour

Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be interviewed. Due to a high volume of applications received, candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. Additional testing may be conducted. Post-offer background screenings are required.

Job Purpose

Ensure every child reaches their full potential

Ensuring a clean, safe, sanitary and comfortable learning environment for the students, staff and community while sustaining a high level of customer service.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.
More than one year of experience in custodial and management work.
Experience working as a WPS Custodian Trainee desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Skills in cleaning procedures, techniques and handling chemicals.
Operating knowledge of custodial equipment and snow blowers.
Ability to safely clean and move furniture.
Knowledge of floor plans and building systems, including fire extinguishers, electrical, HVAC, water and gas shut off.
Management skills.
English language skills required.Bilingual desirable.
Basic mathematical skills.
Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel in a positive and cooperative manner.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to read, understand and interpret policies and procedures, laws, rules and instructions.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to pass various pre-employment background screenings.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Completed the Westminster Public Schools Custodial Academy.
BOCES Safety Training Certificate required within 60 days of hire.
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certification may be required within three months of hire. (Preschool only)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise custodial staff by:
- Scheduling and assigning tasks.
- Inspecting completed tasks to ensure district standards are met.
- Completing evaluations.
- Directing substitutes on building needs.
Maintain communications by:
- Meeting with supervisor, custodial and office staff, e.g., daily activity, facility/district needs, schedule.
- Attending district custodial meetings.
- Being accessible via district communication devices.
- Updating Daily Custodial Communication Log.
- Completing Daily Site Inspection and boiler report upon opening the facility.
- Completing annual chemical inventory report.
- Checking for building usage contracts.
- Submitting internal and/or maintenance warehouse work orders.
- Ordering general custodial supplies and keeping general inventory.
Maintain building safety by:
- Ensuring staff adhere to district safety guidelines and procedures.
- Opening and/or closing the facility, e.g., disarming/arming security system, turning lights on/off.
- Checking boilers for proper temperature and pressure.
- Participating in required professional development.
- Checking emergency lights, exit lights, and elevator work properly.
- Checking fire extinguishers annually.
- Removing snow and applying ice melt as needed.
- Assessing proper operation of custodial equipment.
- Updating the MSDS chemical safety book.
- Ensuring cold weather checks are completed as deemed necessary by the district.
Maintain clean outside areas by:
- Checking, reporting, and taking the necessary actions to correct vandalism.
- Cleaning and securing broken windows.
- Removing debris from school grounds.
- Emptying trash containers.
- Removing snow.
Maintain clean and safe restroom/locker room facilities by:
- Checking and cleaning periodically throughout the day.
- Unlocking restrooms as needed.
- Sweeping and mopping floor.
- Cleaning and disinfecting sinks, counter tops, stalls, toilets, urinals, sanitary napkin holders, walls, mirrors, trash cans, all hard surfaces, and benches.
- Stocking toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
- Unclogging toilet/sink as needed.
- Emptying trash containers.
Perform detailed intermission cleaning according to the Custodial Academy Procedure Book by:
- Removing and returning furniture to and from rooms.
- Thoroughly wiping, dusting, and disinfecting the facility.
- Sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing tile floors.
- Refinishing wood floors.
- Vacuuming and shampooing carpet.
- Power washing restroom and/or locker room walls.
- Changing HVAC filters.
Provide services to the District by:
- Completing work orders as trained.
- Removing and returning furniture as needed.
- Raising and lowering flags.
- Changing interior light bulbs.
- Replacing ceiling tiles when necessary.
- Providing access into buildings, e.g., substitute custodians, contractors.
- Painting minor touch-ups on door frames, walls, etc.
- Using approved district methods to exterminate insects and vermin.
- Adjusting the functionality of tables and desks in classrooms.
- Setting up and breaking down tables, chairs/risers for breakfast, lunch, and scheduled events.
- Performing other tasks as assigned.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality of any information regarding students, personnel and all job-related matters.