Crew Lead I

DPS•Denver, CO

22h

About The Position

Monitors and coordinates the cleanliness, repair, maintenance, and safety of facilities, systems, and grounds, considering the needs of staff and students and facility security. Leads, motivates, mentors, and guides others toward goals. The role includes cleaning and supplying facilities and grounds; removing graffiti and other markings; following safe procedures for chemicals and power equipment; and performing preventative maintenance. It may also include monitoring and maintaining District swimming pools, testing and adjusting water chemistry, and repairing pool equipment and plumbing. The Crew Lead checks facility security and safety, reports unsafe conditions, diagnoses issues, and contributes ideas to improve processes. The position requires readiness to respond to emergencies at any time, including on short notice, and may require weekend or holiday assignments. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Pass a reading test administered by Denver Public Schools.
Successfully complete and pass a paid housekeeping course (20 hours over 5 days).
Complete District-assigned specific training.
Be available on short notice, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, to respond to emergency situations.
Be available for weekend and/or holiday job assignments as required.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity; believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.
Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience preferred.
Previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and coordinate facility and grounds cleanliness, repairs, maintenance, and safety.
Lead, motivate, mentor, and guide others toward goals.
Service, sanitize, clean, and supply facilities and grounds, including restrooms, drinking fountains, and floors.
Remove graffiti, gum, and other markings from facility surfaces and repaint with protective coating.
Follow proper procedures for using chemicals and power equipment to prevent damage and injury.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on machines, facility systems, and the physical condition of facilities.
May perform pool repairs and minor maintenance and monitor District swimming pools.
Check and interpret pool gauges, flow meters, and monitoring devices for operational efficiency.
Test and adjust water chemistry to meet standards.
Inspect, install, and repair pool-related equipment and plumbing systems.
Diagnose problems, help resolve technical issues, and escalate issues appropriately.
Identify process inefficiencies and propose solutions.
Check facility security and safety by locking doors, windows, and gates, and report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Respond to emergency situations when needed, including on short notice.