Part-Time Custodian

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:

6/3/2026

Location:

Caliche Schools

Date Available:

06/22/2026

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Re-1 Valley School District is looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Part-Time Custodian to join our team. This position plays an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and community.

Caliche Schools is committed to creating challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development, and social-emotional well-being. Caliche Schools is a rural school located in northeastern Colorado. We provide a unique opportunity as a preschool through twelfth-grade school.

We offer students a variety of extracurricular opportunities in Athletics, Band, Theater, FBLA, FFA, NHS, and our unique leadership program. Our motto, "Once a Buffalo, Always a Buffalo," is as genuine today as it was when the school was founded.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

SALARY RANGE & CATEGORY: starting at $16.79/hour on Classified Hourly Schedule

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

WORK CALENDAR:
Part-Time, Year-Round (approximately 15-20 hours per week, flexible schedule, afternoon/evening preferred)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Re-1 Valley School District is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and self-motivated Part-Time Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys supporting schools, and values being part of a close-knit rural community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Clean and sanitize classrooms, restrooms, offices, hallways, and common areas.

* Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and maintain floors and surfaces.

* Empty trash and recycling containers.

* Replenish restroom and custodial supplies.

* Assist with setup and cleanup for school events and activities.

* Monitor the building for maintenance or safety concerns and report issues promptly.

* Perform minor maintenance tasks as assigned.

* Ensure building security by locking doors and securing facilities at the end of shifts.

* Operate custodial equipment safely and effectively.

* Follow district safety procedures and cleaning protocols.

Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED preferred.

* Previous custodial, maintenance, or cleaning experience preferred but not required.

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

* Strong attention to detail and reliability.

* Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

* Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.

* Must successfully complete required background checks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Basic understanding of cleaning methods and equipment.

* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

* Strong work ethic and dependability.

* Ability to interact positively with students, staff, and community members.

* Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean educational environment.

Physical Requirements

* Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and climbing.

* Ability to work around cleaning chemicals and equipment.

* Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Working Conditions

* Indoor and outdoor work environments.

* Exposure to cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures.

* Frequent lifting, bending, standing, and walking.

* Occasional evening or weekend work for special events.

Application and Selection Procedure:

* Candidates:
Apply online at

* Completed and submitted online application.

* A current cover letter or letter of interest detailing information about the candidate and their interest in the position

* A current, professional resume.

* Three current professional letters of reference.

If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado.

* Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Notation:

All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District's website.

RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two…