Custodian - Elementary Building Engineer

This application is for external candidates only. Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on.

About the Role

Responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of the buildings and grounds to include classrooms, common areas, and play fields. Responsible for monitoring and performing required inspections for various systems within the building. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Occasional lifting, fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds
• Frequent extensive walking, bending, standing, reaching, and stooping
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, and squatting

Responsibilities

• Promote the learning environment by performing maintenance, cleaning, and setup requests, within Custodial responsibilities, generated by Building Staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Ensure all inspections on building, ground, and equipment are done weekly or as assigned.
• Ensure the overall cleanliness, maintenance, and sanitation of the facility, grounds, and equipment while maintaining a high standard of safety and efficiency.
• Utilize and train on effective use of cleaning and restorative materials as required.
• Support the scheduling of work activities of custodial personnel and contact services as assigned, coordinating with Group Leader and Building Administrator.
• Ensure Stakeholder satisfaction by coordinating and performing all setups and teardowns in a timely manner.
• Utilize positive techniques to supervise and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Support all District sustainability policies.
• Exhibit a working knowledge of facility operations including electrical, gas/water controls, and Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and related equipment.
• Assist all emergency operations personnel as required.
• Ensure the general safety of the Public by removing snow and ice from the walkways, entries, and play areas as required.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent

Skills

Working knowledge of facility operations including electrical, gas/water controls, HVAC systems, and related equipment.

Pay

• Minimum Hire Rate: $22.74 USD Hourly
• Maximum Hire Rate: $29.73 USD Hourly
• Full Salary Range: $22.74 USD - $36.71 USD Hourly

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Schedule

• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
• FTE: 1.00
• Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 260 (year-round position with off-track days as noted)

Benefits

• Eligible for health, vision, dental insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time

Position will be open until filled, but not past November 17, 2026.