Head Custodian Elementary

• Position Type: ESP - Operations & Maintenance
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location:
  
  COLORADO STEM ACADEMY

Hours per Day: 8 FTE: 1.0

Days per Year: 260

Reports to:

Grounds & Custodial Manager

Pay Level: AUX/TECH 03 (Elementary) Pay Rate: $ 24.84-$29.06 per hour

Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be interviewed. Due to a high volume of applications received, candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. Additional testing may be conducted. Post-offer background screenings are required.

Ensure every child reaches their full potential

Ensuring a clean, safe, sanitary and comfortable learning environment for the students, staff and community while sustaining a high level of customer service.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• More than one year of experience in custodial and management work.
• Experience working as a WPS Custodian Trainee desired.

• Skills in cleaning procedures, techniques and handling chemicals.
• Operating knowledge of custodial equipment and snow blowers.
• Ability to safely clean and move furniture.
• Knowledge of floor plans and building systems, including fire extinguishers, electrical, HVAC, water and gas shut off.
• Management skills.
• English language skills required.
  
  Bilingual desirable.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret policies and procedures, laws, rules and instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to pass various pre-employment background screenings.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures.

• Completed the Westminster Public Schools Custodial Academy.
• BOCES Safety Training Certificate required within 60 days of hire.
• American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certification may be required within three months of hire. (Preschool only)

• Supervise custodial staff by:
  • Scheduling and assigning tasks.
  • Inspecting completed tasks to ensure district standards are met.
  • Completing evaluations.
  • Directing substitutes on building needs.
• Maintain communications by:
  • Meeting with supervisor, custodial and office staff, e.g., daily activity, facility/district needs, schedule.
  • Attending district custodial meetings.
  • Being accessible via district communication devices.
  • Updating Daily Custodial Communication Log.
  • Completing Daily Site Inspection and boiler report upon opening the facility.
  • Completing annual chemical inventory report.
  • Checking for building usage contracts.
  • Submitting internal and/or maintenance warehouse work orders.
  • Ordering general custodial supplies and keeping general inventory.
• Maintain building safety by:
  • Ensuring staff adhere to district safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Opening and/or closing the facility, e.g., disarming/arming security system, turning lights on/off.
  • Checking boilers for proper temperature and pressure.
  • Participating in required professional development.
  • Checking emergency lights, exit lights, and elevator work properly.
  • Checking fire extinguishers annually.
  • Removing snow and applying ice melt as needed.
  • Assessing proper operation of custodial equipment.
  • Updating the MSDS chemical safety book.
  • Ensuring cold weather checks are completed as deemed necessary by the district.
• Maintain clean outside areas by:
  • Checking, reporting, and taking the necessary actions to correct vandalism.
  • Cleaning and securing broken windows.
  • Removing debris from school grounds.
  • Emptying trash containers.
  • Removing snow.
• Maintain clean and safe restroom/locker room facilities by:
  • Checking and cleaning periodically throughout the day.
  • Unlocking restrooms as needed.
  • Sweeping and mopping floor.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting sinks, counter tops, stalls, toilets, urinals, sanitary napkin holders, walls, mirrors, trash cans, all hard surfaces, and benches.
  • Stocking toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
  • Unclogging toilet/sink as needed.
  • Emptying trash containers.
• Perform detailed intermission cleaning according to the Custodial Academy Procedure Book by:
  • Removing and returning furniture to…