Custodian

Academy School District 20 • Colorado Springs, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining school facilities and grounds, including removing trash, cleaning and sanitizing, and preparing spaces for regular and special events. The position supports a safe, operational environment for students, staff, and the community, performs minor repairs and other building-upkeep tasks, and promotes positive relations among staff and the community. The incumbent must complete training in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and blood-borne pathogens within two months of hire.

Work is generally performed indoors and outdoors on school and building grounds. Noise levels may range from quiet to loud, and the position involves frequent interaction with students, the public, and staff. Exposure to dust, fumes, and chemical cleaners may occur. The position follows scheduled school/work hours and may require extended hours or days as directed. This is a daytime, full-time regular position scheduled for 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 260 days per year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and work independently on assignments.
• Ability to operate and care for mechanized cleaning equipment and standard custodial equipment.
• Ability to recognize workplace safety issues.
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
• Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, as well as the student body.
• Demonstrates discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
• Detail-oriented, with cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
• Some knowledge of custodial tasks involving facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Ability or willingness to learn about cleaning equipment, supplies, and chemicals.
• Complete Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and blood-borne pathogens training within two months of hire.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull burdens weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, climbing, crawling, twisting, reaching, and working with hands above shoulder height while handling weight up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Report consistently for scheduled work and perform other assigned duties.
• Assist in cafeterias and other areas as directed, and help students and staff with lockers, doors, desks, lights, and minor repairs.
• Assist with safety drills and real-life safety situations as directed; attend training and in-service meetings.
• Clean hazards, including bodily fluids and spills, according to best practices and current regulations.
• Clean, dust, and straighten building surfaces, furnishings, fixtures, windows, floors, stairs, and other assigned items; vacuum, shampoo, sweep, strip, buff, and mop as needed.
• Ensure facilities are safe and operational for students, staff, and the community.
• Monitor water, electrical, sewer, and HVAC systems and assist with emergency shutoffs as needed.
• Move, relocate, and transport materials, furniture, and equipment.
• Mow lawns and trim and edge around walks and structures as directed; remove snow and ice.
• Perform building-upkeep duties, including painting and other non-routine maintenance tasks.
• Perform crossing-guard duties as directed.
• Process and complete internal work requests and report facility discrepancies or areas of need.
• Remove and dispose of trash from facilities and grounds.
• Sanitize rooms and facilities, including restrooms, water fountains, gymnasiums, pools, and locker rooms, where applicable.
• Set up for regular and special events as directed.
• Attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards.
• Develop and promote good relations among staff and the community.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility is listed as full-time regular; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting, which directs applicants to the district's Employee Benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED