Lead Custodian - (Senior Maintenance Technician) - Colorado Springs Airport - 3rd Shift

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Lead Custodian to join their team at Colorado Springs Airport. This full-time role involves overseeing janitorial operations, managing team schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment. With a focus on professional growth, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting. If you're passionate about cleanliness and team management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Employee Medical Clinic

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in janitorial or related field.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial operations and team scheduling.
• Inspect work quality and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Cleaning practices

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety practices

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Forklift

Computer

Job description

Lead Custodian - (Senior Maintenance Technician) - Colorado Springs Airport - 3rd Shift

The Colorado Springs Airport is ready to welcome a Lead Custodian to their dynamic team! As a lead custodian, you will

perform a variety of janitorial duties while assisting leadership by managing team scheduling, assignment of duties, training, safety, and compliance.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance PERA Retirement Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts Medical Management Programs Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Long Term Care HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care Read more about our many benefits at this link: https://coloradosprings.gov/totalrewards

Work Location:Colorado Springs Airport - 7770 Milton E Proby Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Job Type:Full-time; 40-hours/week
Hourly Salary:$25.87 - $31.06- to include a paid shift differential
Work Schedule: 3rd Shift:10:30PM - 6:30AM


We're an accredited pay equity employer!Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs, there is room to grow! Click this link2025 Salary Schedule to view the salary range for this position.

The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprinted-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

As a Lead Custodian, you will:

• Assist in training new custodians on proper cleaning methods and procedures
• Oversee operations across all shifts at concourses and terminals
• Inspect the work of custodians, ensuring it meets quality standards and identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure the facility is kept clean and in good condition, including identifying and addressing cleaning, safety, and maintenance needs
• Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, waxing, scrubbing, and vacuuming
• Sanitize bathrooms, clean inside and outside windows
• Lift, move, and carry trash, supplies, and equipment which weigh in excess of 50 pounds using appropriate body mechanics
• Identify cleaning supply needs and equipmentreviews needs with appropriate management and supervisory staff
• Manage the use of cleaning equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies, ensuring safety and efficiency
• Operate a snowplow to keep walkways and parking lots free of snow and ice during seasonal weather
• Interact effectively with custodial personnel, management, members of the public and representative from other departments
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Cleaning practices and procedures used in high volume use building
• Methods, materials, chemicals, disinfectants, safety practices and equipment used in custodial work

The Ability to:

• Effectively lead and motivate team members
• Plan, organize, coordinate and oversee the work of custodial staff
• Demonstrate strong communication skills for interacting with colleagues and provide instructions
• Read, understand, and follow directions, custodial maintenance policies and procedures, labels on cleaning supplies, and other administrative procedures, policies, and reports
• Identify and address cleaning needs and potential hazards
• Stand, walk, and perform physical tasks associated with cleaning for extended periods of time
• Demonstrate background in performance management, inspections and services metrics
• Safely and effectively operate assigned equipment, tools, and vehicles such as scissor lifts and snowplows
• Maintain an awareness of all airport safety and security issues
• Possess or willing to obtain and maintain airfield driving movement & non-movement privileges

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Five years of full-time, professional experience in a janitorial, custodian or in a related field
• Possess or obtain within 6-months of hire, and ability to maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

We encourage all to apply!

• Successful, full-time experience guiding, training and supporting a team of employees
• Possess or willing to obtain and maintain airfield driving movement & non-movement privileges
• Experience which demonstrates proficiency in floor care
• Experience performing maintenance in a high-traffic facility
• Experience with snow removal of sidewalks and parking lots
• Experience with general facilities and/or grounds maintenance

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Please contact Jamie Garcia [e-mail] any questions about this position.

Physical Demands:Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids:Hand and power tools, dollies, forklift, vehicle and flatbed trailer, computer, copier printer, standard office equipment, and Cisco and Nextel phone systems.

Environmental Conditions	Frequency
Primary Work Environment	Outdoors
Extreme Temperature	Occasionally
Wetness and Humidity	Occasionally
Respiratory Hazards	Frequently
Noise and Vibrations	Frequently
Physical Hazards	Frequently
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards	Frequently
Exposure to Communicable Diseases	Occasionally

The description above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific job assignments, duties, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the business need of the department and the particular assignment.