Custodian Night Elementary-Custodial Services Department
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Information specific to this position: PSD is hosting an Operations Hiring Event on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, where registered applicants will be able to interview. Please sign up for this hiring event on Indeed and submit your application here to be considered.
Multiple positions and locations available. Scheduled shift time is typically 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm but could vary by school location.
Pay Range:
- Position starting prior to August 1 = $21.75-$24.36/hr, based on qualifications and experience*
- Positions starting after August 1 = $21.93-$24.56/hr, based on qualifications and experience*
Hours/day: 8
Work calendar days: 260
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.
SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and disinfecting all areas of a facility. Perform basic cleaning, sanitation, and minor maintenance of an assigned building and associated grounds including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, trash removal, etc. Lead/direct work of evening custodial staff and secure facility at all times to ensure a safe school and working environment. Provide high level customer service for school events and community activities including set-up/clean-up.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform custodial duties such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing and trash removal of classrooms, offices, cafeterias, computer labs, break rooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, entryways, gymnasiums, weight rooms and other areas of a facility including exterior grounds. Guide students and staff in the care and use of the facility.
- Interact with and assist students, staff, visitors and groups during and after regular school hours to ensure needs are met regarding building use. Receive, document, and coordinate building permits. Provide set up, tear down and cleaning after activities. Respond to requests, lastminute needs, unscheduled events, changes, etc. regarding building use. Move and set up furniture and equipment as requested.
- Monitor and inspect building facility for safety and cleanliness. Maintain and make minor repairs to facility and troubleshoot and report areas requiring maintenance to supervisor. Notify building supervisor of hazardous or harmful situations.
- Secure facility by locking doors, windows, and setting alarms. Monitor building security throughout shift.
- Report supply and equipment needs to Head Lead Custodian. Perform daily preventative maintenance of site custodial equipment. Provide work direction for part-time night custodian.
- Ensure proper use, identification, mixture and application of chemicals, including the requirements and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Remove snow and ice from sidewalks as needed to ensure safe egress to and from the building.
- Comply with energy conservation procedures as outlined in the Sustainable Management System.
- Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with Head Custodian to resolve issues, schedule work, plan projects, inspect building and coordinate building activity needs. Maintain records of work schedules. Coordinate with Head Custodian on schedule of custodial coverage for activities that occur outside normal working hours.
- Check building systems including alarms, heating systems, lighting systems, boiler rooms and fire extinguishers. Perform building checks during inclement weather.
- Perform special cleaning and assist with renovation projects. Operate large cleaning equipment and assist with floor maintenance and restoration as needed.
- Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or completion of G.E.D.
- No experience required; experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and customer service preferred
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire
- Ability to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination
*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.
Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply!
If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us at ADA@psdschools.org. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.
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