Position Type:
Custodial Services/Lead Custodian

Date Posted:
5/21/2021

Location:
Century Middle School

Date Available:
August 2021

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

GRADE: G6 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 8: $15.21 - $18.76
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $15.21
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 12
JOB CODE: 1103
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT - REGULAR
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.

Evening/night shift. Additional pay for 2nd shift differential, uniform, and coat allowance.
Minimum hourly wage: $15.21 per hour up to $18.76 (based on HR-approved experience).
Please refer to the classified salary schedule on our district website for additional information.
Job begins August 2, 2021

SUMMARY: Responsible for custodial staff supervision and the cleanliness, sanitation, security and basic maintenance of the assigned school building, district facility, grounds and equipment. Act as the central point of contact for staff, students, the general public and community groups using the building or district facility. May be assigned at a middle school, K-8 school, high school or district athletic facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time may vary by building.

1. Perform cleaning duties including removing trash and cleaning and/or sanitizing classrooms including desks, whiteboards, windows, sinks and walls, restrooms, hallways, stairwells, common areas, entry way including windows, floors, walls and ceilings, offices, cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, locker rooms, auditoriums, stages and custodial offices/storage areas. May perform and supervise seasonal, summer and project cleaning as planned and assigned by supervisor.
2. Supervise crew and daily cleaning including performing cleaning inspections; training custodial staff, community service or in-school suspension participants on cleaning and equipment operation; modifying crew assignments to meet the buildings needs; keeping records and a nightly log for documentation purposes; and assisting supervisor with evaluations and disciplinary issues.
3. Acts as the central point of contact during assigned shift for staff, students, public and community groups using the building. Coordinate after-hours building use, including setting up, cleaning up, locking/unlocking areas for access and supporting individuals using building areas; ensuring safe access to building during adverse weather; answering questions, responding to requests and/or directing individuals to appropriate individuals or building areas; and communicating with crew to handle requests and needs.
4. Respond to operational issues, equipment issues, hazards and alarms during evening shift. Make minor maintenance repairs to building and custodial equipment; report maintenance, equipment and supply needs to supervisor; and correct and/or report safety hazards.
5. Perform outdoor and indoor building and site security checks, including monitoring entrances, parking lots and access for after-hours activities; checking and securing interior doors and turning out lights before securing the building at the end of a shift; and checking and securing exterior doors and windows by walking around the building before setting the alarm.
6. Maintain school grounds by performing weed control, mowing, edging and tree trimming; monitoring the operation of the sprinkler system; removing and/or reporting graffiti; and removing litter and emptying receptacles.
7. Distribute freight and school materials and handle teacher and staff requests for stored teaching supplies, repairs and assistance. May receive freight delivered after-hours.
8. Respond first to all safety and security issues, adverse weather, alarms, fires, water breaks, mechanical and electrical failures, chemical spills and gas leaks.
9. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete the district courses "Progressive Discipline," and "Classified Evaluation System" within one year of entering position.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the custodial field.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination.
• Safety, pesticide and AHERA (asbestos) training required within six months after entering position and attend follow-up training ongoing.
• Hydraulic lift operation certification through the district required within 12 months after entering position.

SALARY INFORMATION:
All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience. "Grade" refers to position or job classification and "Step" refers to the number of work experience credits or service years. See our Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to Classified Master Agreement.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.
THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.

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