CUSTODIAN - FULL TIME

Ongoing continuous opening for the 2026–2027 school year. Apply online at Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . Location is based on the candidate's address and building availability. About This Job The Custodian Full‑time works under the direction of the Facility Manager and/or Assistant Facility Manager, cleaning the facility and performing grounds work in accordance with DPS guidelines. May perform minor maintenance activities on facilities and equipment. What DPS Offers You A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Competitive starting hourly rate of $20.76 per hour. Other total reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement. What You’ll Do Clean, dust, sweep, sanitize, mop, scrub, vacuum, shampoo facility surfaces and floors. Follow proper procedures for chemical and power equipment use, preventing damage and injury. Remove graffiti, gum, and other markings from facility surfaces, and repaint with protective coating. Check and verify facility security and safety by locking doors, windows, and gates; report unsafe conditions to the supervisor. Perform a wide variety of grounds work (e.g., minor irrigation system repair, snow removal and sweeping of walkways, landscape trimming, cultivating, edging and mowing grass, spraying and applying landscape chemicals). Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure machines run smoothly, facility systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the facility does not deteriorate. What You’ll Need Be at least 18 years of age. Pass a reading test administered by Denver Public Schools. Successfully complete and pass a paid housekeeping course (20‑hour course over 5 days). Commit to racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high‑quality education. Live and work with a permanent residential address in Colorado while working with us. Have the ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position. Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr