Head Custodian

Head Custodian for Caliche Schools

Re-1 Valley School District is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and community-minded individual to serve as the Head Custodian for Caliche Schools. This position plays a vital role in ensuring our students and staff have a clean, safe, and well-maintained learning environment each day. 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.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Head Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. In a small rural school setting, the Head Custodian serves as the lead building custodian and performs a wide range of custodial, maintenance, and groundskeeping duties while coordinating daily cleaning operations and assisting with facility events and emergencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Building Maintenance & Custodial Services
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and other school facilities.
• Perform daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting.
• Monitor building conditions and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Ensure all custodial equipment is properly maintained and safely operated.
• Leadership & Coordination
• Serve as the lead custodian for the building.
• Assist in assigning and coordinating work schedules and duties of custodial staff as directed.
• Train and support custodial staff on proper cleaning procedures and safety practices.
• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and submit requests for replenishment.
• Safety & Security
• Open and secure the building according to district procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities for safety hazards.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Maintain compliance with district safety protocols, chemical handling procedures, and OSHA requirements.
• Grounds & Event Support
• Assist with snow removal, ice mitigation, and grounds upkeep.
• Prepare facilities for school events, athletic activities, meetings, and community use.
• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, and equipment as needed.
• Professional Responsibilities
• Maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and community members.
• Participate in required training and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physical labor.
• Knowledge of custodial methods, equipment, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred:

• Previous custodial or facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience supervising or leading staff.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or general maintenance repairs.

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:

• Climbing
• Kneeling
• Exposure to electrical shock
• Heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs.)
• Exposure to weather
• Near acuity
• Far acuity
• Reaching
• Field of vision
• Hearing

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.

Benefits & Eligibility: RE-1 Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits, which may include: Employer-paid health insurance. Optional dental and vision insurance. Supplemental Life Insurance Flexible Spending Plans Retirement Savings Plans Follow helpful link below for more insurance information Insurance Information - CLICK HERE

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.