AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.
CLASSIFIED VACANCY
POSITION: Custodian
LOCATION: District
PAY RANGE: CD-1 Range $18.25 - $26.16 per hour
CALENDAR: 260 Days, 8 Hours per day
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Lead Custodian or Designee
SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Rigor, relevance, relationships, and choice make Mapleton Public Schools a destination district for both families and staff. In 2006, Mapleton challenged the traditional delivery of education by introducing schools that are small-by-design. Standards-based instruction is offered through the lens of engaging education models, including EL, International Baccalaureate, Big Picture, STEM, Performing and Visual Arts, Project-based Learning, Young Adult, and online.
In Mapleton’s full-choice system, families select their school based on how their child likes to learn, not where they live. Mapleton serves more than 6,700 students – from toddlers to young adults – in unincorporated Adams County, Thornton, and north Denver. With an unyielding commitment to academic success and personal growth, Mapleton is committed to raising expectations by removing obstacles to learning and supporting all students in achieving their dreams.
According to a recent community survey, parents/guardians are proud that their children attend Mapleton Public Schools and believe Mapleton schools are full of highly skilled and compassionate staff. Students view the quality of their education as favorable, and most students say they enjoy coming to school.
For more information about Mapleton Public Schools please visit our website.
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation, security, and basic maintenance of the assigned school building, grounds, and equipment. Ensure a safe and pleasant learning environment for students, staff, and the public.
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 of duties may vary based on building assignment or department.
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Clean building including classrooms, locker rooms, restrooms, offices, and hallways by removing trash, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, buffing, cleaning carpets, washing windows, and scrubbing floors. Complete minor maintenance work.
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Assist staff, public, students, teachers, and community groups using the building during assigned shift. Answer questions; respond to requests, and/or direct individuals to appropriate people or building areas.
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Change light bulbs and filters; clean heating/cooling vents; inspect and adjust boilers for proper pressure settings; routinely examine water/air pipes and facility roof and structure for damage and leaks; and perform minor repairs to building, furniture, equipment, includes changing ceiling tiles. Report building maintenance repairs to immediate supervisor and/or appropriate maintenance department.
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Set-up for school programs, meetings, assemblies, special events, and after-hours functions as requested. Move and set-up computers, public address system, audio-visual equipment, furniture, and lighting as needed.
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Assist with routine grounds duties including picking up trash; removing snow, ice, and gravel; and cleaning outside windows, doors, and lighting.
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Respond to emergencies such as fire alarms, broken pipes, electrical shorts, and fires. Assist building staff as needed during emergencies to assure student and staff safety.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
High school diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
No experience required.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT:
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Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
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Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
SUPERVISORY/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, acts as a resource for students, staff, and community leaders using the assigned building/facility by providing clean and safe learning environments, maintenance, and set-up for activities.
JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:
Work is assigned by supervisor and/or self. This position requires application of technical knowledge to evaluate, analyze, repair, or replace equipment; determine cost effectiveness; prioritize repairs; assess safety issues; and determine the impact decisions have on building occupants. Work is guided by District policies; technical specifications; and federal, state, or local codes and standards. Decision making requires collaboration with supervisor, coworkers, school staff, contractors, vendors, and design consultants Errors in decision making could lead to uncomfortable, unsafe, and unhealthy learning environments; increased energy costs; serious injury or fatality; and liability issues. Supervisor is involved only in major decisions.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES:
Duties may require cross-training in secondary trades outside of the area of specialty. Duties and actions impact individuals across the district.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and/or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to analyze and evaluate, compare, communicate, use interpersonal skills, compile, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, and/or negotiate.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated with the Board’s policy on District Classified Performance Evaluation System.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS