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CUSTODIAN, STUDEN- WEST HIGH SCHOOL (STUDENTS ONLY)
Denver Public SchoolsUnited Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Feb 2026
💰 $38,000/yr
About the role
** Applications will be received until April 2nd. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
Monday-Friday (2 hours a day after school)
Location: West High School
This position is for West High School Students Only
About this job:
• Communicates and coordinates with school staff, students, and the community in accordance with District Success Factors.
• Checks and verifies facility security and safety by locking doors, windows, and gates; reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Cleans, dusts, sweeps, and vacuums facility surfaces and floors.
• Gathers, picks-up, and empties facility, classroom, and grounds trash.
• Removes graffiti, gum, and other markings from facility surfaces.
• Assists in routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, facility systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of facility does not deteriorate.
• Performs limited grounds work (e.g., minor irrigation system repair, snow removal, and sweeping of walkways and parking lots, landscape trimming, and cultivating).
• Assists school and facility personnel with moving school related items; distributing supplies, materials and equipment; and assembling and installing furniture and equipment.
• Prepares facility for scheduled use.
• Perform other duties as requested.
What You’ll Need:
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Working under the direction of the Facility Manager and/or Assistant Facility Manager, cleans facility and performs grounds work in accordance with DPS guidelines. May perform minor maintenance activities on facility and equipment.
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- $19.24. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
• Communicates and coordinates with school staff, students, and the community in accordance with District Success Factors.
• Checks and verifies facility security and safety by locking doors, windows, and gates; reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Cleans, dusts, sweeps, and vacuums facility surfaces and floors.
• Gathers, picks-up, and empties facility, classroom, and grounds trash.
• Removes graffiti, gum, and other markings from facility surfaces.
• Assists in routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, facility systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of facility does not deteriorate.
• Performs limited grounds work (e.g., minor irrigation system repair, snow removal, and sweeping of walkways and parking lots, landscape trimming, and cultivating).
• Assists school and facility personnel with moving school related items; distributing supplies, materials and equipment; and assembling and installing furniture and equipment.
• Prepares facility for scheduled use.
• Perform other duties as requested.
What You’ll Need:
- Must be a Current DPS Student
- Must be a current student between the ages of 14-18 (older ok if still in high school).
- Age certificate completed by the school is required for students 14-15.
- One positive reference from a current teacher or school leader from school where student currently attends is required.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
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