Custodian

To drive our mission, 27J Schools employs over 2,000 team members in a variety of professions including educators, administrators, secretaries, accountants, software engineers, programmers, custodians, student support paras, and more. In facilities & operations, we have opportunities for HVAC techs, groundskeepers, electricians, construction managers, school safety personnel, planners, and maintenance.

Located in the Denver metro area 27J is close to the city, DEN airport, Boulder and all the best Colorado has to offer. We empower students in Brighton, Commerce City and Thornton.

• Position Type:
  School Based Support:
  Secretary, Para, Custodian/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Location:
  
  Prairie View High School
• Closing Date: 06/11/2026

Maintain cleanliness of school building during the night custodial shift and ensure a safe and pleasant learning environment for students, staff, and the public. Lock building at night and ensure building security. Shift2:30pm - 11:00pm

Classified Grade I, starting at $19.05 per hour based on previous job experience. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday on the 12‑month work schedule. Position eligible for benefits.

• Vacuum and sweep designated areas.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect bathrooms.
• Dust mop and wet mop assigned areas.
• Clean and dust furniture, desk tops, computer, chalkboards, white boards, trays, work surfaces, windows both inside and out, blinds, etc. in designated areas.
• Remove and dispense trash from all trash receptacles.
• Clean and disinfect lunchroom tables.
• Monitor hallways and lunchroom to identify cleaning needs or hazards daily. Report unsafe behavior in hallways.
• Lock doors, ensure security of facility, check for vandalism, and report any problems or required repair work to immediate supervisor. Notify Facilities Department for any emergency after hours.
• Replace light bulbs, paint, or repair facilities such as bathroom stalls, gym walls, desks, pencil sharpeners, and other equipment as required.
• Shovel snow and spread ice melt on walkways and parking lots as required to ensure safety of student, staff, and visotirs.
• Set up furniture as needed for special events and secure building after event.

Perform major cleaning responsibilities such as stripping and finishing floors and shampooing carpets as necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Interpersonal and basic communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning methods and procedures and cleaning equipment.
• Operating knowledge of floor scrubber/water extractor, carpet shampooer, waxer, and hand tools required within 6 months after hire.
• BOCES Safety Training Certificate required within 2 months after hire.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre‑employment physical.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.