Job Description
PM Custodian – Edwards Elementary School, Edwards, Colorado.
Starting Date: Immediately.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision insurance; 20‑22% employer contribution to PERA retirement plan; paid holidays; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; free CMC credits; and others for full‑time employees.
Hiring Salary Range: $20.25 – $24.30 per hour.
Summary of Job Description: Performs housekeeping services to maintain a clean and safe environment for students and staff.
Supervised By: Lead Custodian.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain an attractive appearance for all buildings and grounds (e.g., grounds, walks, windows, etc.).
- Establish and maintain effective communication with students, staff, and the public.
- Clean school classrooms, doors, windows, chalkboards, trays, floors, and counters and empty wastebaskets.
- Clean the building offices and lounges according to an established schedule.
- Clean and disinfect all building restrooms according to an established schedule.
- Identify and utilize correct cleaning materials as directed by supervisor.
- Mop or buff hallways, offices, gymnasiums, and other areas of the building according to an established schedule.
- Dust mop or vacuum the gymnasium floors according to an established schedule. After any activities, clean and push back bleachers.
- Complete cleaning tasks after special events and during vacation periods.
- Cleaning areas in accordance with schedule including but not limited to the following:
- Wash all painted wall surfaces, lockers inside and outside, shelves, counter tops, cabinet doors, sinks, classroom door, door jambs, and windows.
- Remove and wash light fixture covers and tubes.
- Replace any burned out bulbs.
- Clean inside teacher office area.
- Wash window blinds with soap and water.
- Make any small repairs as needed.
- Shampoo carpets.
- Strip wax from tile areas, re‑wax and buff.
- Wash all trash cans.
- Refinish gymnasium floors.
- Inspect and report to the supervisor the need to replace or repair materials and small equipment; and report any maintenance needs and complete minor maintenance including, but not limited to the following:
- Submit cleaning supply and lamp orders.
- Install and/or relocate boards, pencil sharpeners, shelves, maps.
- Purchase and install chair glides, table feet, etc.
- Change lamps, diffusers, switch/cover plates.
- Clean clay traps.
- Add water/enzymes to floor drains – weekly.
- Repair lockers and locker locks.
- Repair furniture.
- Monitor central plant – maintain logbook.
- Monitor kitchen equipment – maintain logbook.
- Conduct site safety inspection items as assigned.
- Tighten lock and door hardware as needed.
- Plunge/auger toilets and drains.
- Clean and complete minor repairs on custodial equipment.
- Police grounds and report landscaping issues.
- Replace ceiling tiles.
- Complete summer painting (one third of building per year).
- Secure building at end of work shift.
- Complete all work tasks in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Lead Custodian, Building Principal, or the Director and Facilities Manager.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred or job related experience.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical ability to perform all job functions.
- Willingness to follow directions.
- Ability to read and speak limited English.
Position Type: 1.00 FTE