Substitute Custodian

Canon City, CO; Colorado; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Sick Leave

Job summary

Canon City Schools is seeking a Substitute Custodian to serve District-wide on an as-needed basis for the 2026-2027 school year. Start date aligns with the new academic year, with hourly pay determined by the Operations Salary Schedule.

The role requires a high school diploma (preferred), a valid Colorado driver's license, the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and a criminal background check. Training and safety guidelines are provided through the Substitute Handbook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience in custodial, food service, or transportation roles preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license required.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow supervisor instructions in assigned department.
• Maintain supplies and keep them stocked and stored properly.
• Ensure equipment is clean, safe and properly maintained.
• Set up and supervise breakfast/lunch and after-school activities as needed.

Skills

Cooperative work

Reading/writing/speaking

Technology proficiency

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in custodial or related roles

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Position: Substitute Custodian

Start Date: For the 2026-2027 School Year

Position Type: As Needed/Temporary

Location: District-wide

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the Operations Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education, $15.16

Benefits Include: Accrued Sick Leave; see Substitute Handbook.

Purpose of the Job: Serve as a substitute custodial worker for Canon City Schools assigned to buildings or departments on an as needed basis.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma Preferred

Experience: Experience in the job category(s) applied for preferred (ie Food Service, Custodial, Transportation)

Licenses/Certificates: Valid Colorado’s Drivers License. Other license requirements for position operating district transportation may apply

Other Criteria:

• Criminal background check required for hire; $40 fingerprinting fee.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students and the public.
• Ability to effectively read, write, speak and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities
• Integrity, trust and work ethic to be able to work with little supervision
• Competent understanding of technology to perform the job
• Positive individual with neat, clean appearance; pleasant, courteous demeanor
• Must pass pre-employment physical
• Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50 to 100lbs)
• Ability to drive if needed at another school
• Performs duties in a safe manner in accordance with District policy and expectations
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of district data
• Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology
• Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements

Essential Duties of the Job:

• Follow instructions of supervisor in department you are assigned
• Must have the ability to demonstrate flexibility in meeting various projects with interruptions
• Follows the direction on which area to support
• Follows guidelines as shared in the Substitute Handbook
• Follow school expectations
• Works cooperatively with Head Custodian to keep supplies in stock and properly stored.
• Ensures that equipment is clean, safe and properly maintained.
• Works with a schedule that guarantees the proper cleaning, inspection and security of all parts of the building and grounds including playground equipment.
• When working days, sets up, cleans and helps supervise during breakfast/lunch session(s).
• When working evenings, sets up, cleans and helps supervise after-school activities (if evening job).
• Keeps all sidewalks free of ice, snow, rocks and other debris.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for school programs/athletic events.
• Moves classroom/building furniture throughout the building as needed.
• Performs regular custodial duties as needed through the day, including clean-up of bodily fluids.
• Performs grounds maintenance as needed including mowing grounds that are not taken care of by district crews, raking/cleanup of leaves and weeds.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, Equipment & Other:

Cleaning materials and tools, basic repair tools, buffer, vacuum cleaner, lunchroom tables, snow removal equipment including shovel and/or small tractor, shampooer, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NA

Requirements for Essential Functions of the Job:

(The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; feel or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds from floor to waist, waist to overhead, waist to floor and overhead to floor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a school setting. Travel from site to site may occasionally; be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges is generally quiet with occasional increase when working events or with equipment. Must be able to work in person.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze and compute. Frequently required to compare, communicate, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, use interpersonal skills and compile. Occasionally required to copy, synthesize and negotiate.

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Open until filled

Screening of Applications: Monday, November 2, 2026

Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: [phone], Email:[e-mail].