Custodian

Custodian

Location: 9100 Poze Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229
- Achieve Academy

Pay Range: CD-1 Range, $19.81 - $29.11 per hour

Calendar: 260 Days, 8 Hours per day

Work Hours: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Reports To: Lead Custodian, Director of Operations or Designee

Responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation, security, and basic maintenance of the assigned school building, grounds, and equipment. Ensure a safe and pleasant learning environment for students, staff, and the public.

• Clean building including classrooms, locker rooms, restrooms, offices, and hallways by removing trash, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, buffing, cleaning carpets, washing windows, and scrubbing floors. Complete minor maintenance work.
• Assist staff, public, students, teachers, and community groups using the building during assigned shift. Answer questions; respond to requests, and/or direct individuals to appropriate people or building areas.
• Change light bulbs and filters; clean heating/cooling vents; inspect and adjust boilers for proper pressure settings; routinely examine water/air pipes and facility roof and structure for damage and leaks; and perform minor repairs to building, furniture, equipment, including changing ceiling tiles. Report building maintenance repairs to immediate supervisor and/or appropriate maintenance department.
• Assure building security by locking/unlocking doors at appropriate times, recognizing and correcting unsafe security conditions, or reporting condition to appropriate personnel or authorities.
• Set‑up for school programs, meetings, assemblies, special events, and after‑hours functions as requested. Move and set‑up computers, public address system, audio‑visual equipment, furniture, and lighting as needed.
• Assist with routine grounds duties including picking up trash; removing snow, ice, and gravel; and cleaning outside windows, doors, and lighting.
• Respond to emergencies such as fire alarms, broken pipes, electrical shorts, and fires. Assist building staff as needed during emergencies to assure student and staff safety.
• Perform seasonal, summer, and project cleaning as planned and assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent

No experience required

• Basic oral and written communication skills.
• Basic problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Operating knowledge of basic custodial equipment preferred at hire; required within 3 months after entering position.

Criminal background check required for hire

This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, acts as a resource for students, staff, and community leaders using the assigned building/facility by providing clean and safe learning environments, maintenance, and set‑up for activities.

Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools.

Work is assigned by supervisor and/or self. This position requires application of technical knowledge to evaluate, analyze, repair, or replace equipment; determine cost effectiveness; prioritize repairs; assess safety issues; and…