Part-Time Custodian: Clean, Grounds & Safety

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a full-time Custodian in Denver, CO, with ongoing openings for the 2026–2027 school year. You will work under the Facility Manager to clean facilities, perform grounds work, and assist with minor maintenance. Earn $21.11 per hour with total rewards including time off and health benefits.

Qualifications include being at least 18, passing a DPS reading test, completing a 20-hour housekeeping course, and residing in Colorado with the ability to meet physical demands.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Pass a reading test administered by Denver Public Schools.
• Successfully complete and pass a paid housekeeping course (20 hour course over 5 days).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dust, sweep, sanitize, mop, scrub, vacuum, and shampoos facility surfaces and floors.
• Follow proper procedures for chemical and power equipment use, in order to prevent damage and injury.
• Remove graffiti, gum and other markings from facility surfaces, and repaints with protective coating.
• Check and verify facility security and safety by locking doors, windows and gates; and report unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Perform a wide variety of grounds work (e.g., minor irrigation system repair, snow removal and sweeping of walkways, landscape trimming and cultivating, edging and mowing grass, spraying and applying landscape chemicals).
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, facility systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of the facility does not deteriorate.

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a full-time Custodian in Denver, CO, with ongoing openings for the 2026–2027 school year. You will work under the Facility Manager to clean facilities, perform grounds work, and assist with minor maintenance. Earn $21.11 per hour with total rewards including time off and health benefits.

Qualifications include being at least 18, passing a DPS reading test, completing a 20-hour housekeeping course, and residing in Colorado with the ability to meet physical demands.