Aspen School District seeks a day custodian to begin duties immediately.   Applications will be reviewed as received until the vacancy is filled.

Reports to: Head of Custodians/Maintenance and School Principal

Terms of employment: 12-month classified, Non-exempt, At Will employee.

Work Schedule: As per individual assignment in keeping with assigned 12 month work calendar.

Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient school environment. The custodian works as caretaker of the building but is also a member of the school staff and plays an important role in achievement of school goals. 

Principle Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance duties such as replacing bulbs and tightening faucets ensuring the facilities are properly maintained, safe, and attractive;
• Perform setup and follow-up cleaning/take-down for daytime events or meetings in the facilities, including moving furniture, supplies, and/or equipment
• Clean designated areas/spaces, including washing/disinfecting, mopping, vacuuming/carpet cleaning, sweeping, dusting, trash removal, shoveling, plowing, and sanding as assigned or directed by the supervisor, reporting any damages and/or safety concerns to building administrator and head of custodians/maintenance.
• Evaluate situations (involving staff, students, parents, the public etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution to maintain a safe school environment;
• Deliver mail between school and district office, including transport of large packages and equipment
• Maintain all custodial equipment, requesting needed supplies and equipment from the supervisor in a timely manner
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Position Requirements:

            Minimum Education or Formal Training: High School or equivalent

            Minimum Experience: 1 to 3 years custodial work

            Skill Requirements:  Safety is an important component of this position so the employee must communicate clearly                 and concisely in English. Ability to read and understand chemical labels

*Bilingual Spanish communication skills are a plus*     

General Expectations:

• Manage oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations) in a manner that enhances the image of public education
• Ability to work independently, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Report to and leave work promptly, using time clock to record hours worked
• Work cooperatively with supervisor and other staff members
• Demonstrate flexibility in work that may require changes of duty.     
• Display a willingness to learn new information, including attending in-service trainings for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures
• Use strong listening skills
• Use courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support and professional conduct with all children and adults contacted in carrying out duties and responsibilities
• Observe all safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties     
• Maintain high ethical standards
• Observe all district policies and procedures

Licenses or Certification : None

Essential Environmental Demands: Mostly clean and comfortable

                                                     May be exposed to hazardous materials or situations,

                                                     Exposure to noise, dust/dirt, and temperature extremes

Essential Physical Requirements:    

• Constant mobility with daily transporting of up to 80 lbs, ascending/descending, working atop, and traversing to perform setups/takedowns, deliver mail and other daily janitorial duties
• Occasionally may transport over 80 lbs to perform setups/takedowns, trash removal, mail delivery and other janitorial duties
• Repetitive motion with cleaning

Supervisory Duties: None