Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted:
6/3/2026
Location:
Caliche Schools
Date Available:
06/22/2026
Re-1 Valley School District is looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Part-Time Custodian to join our team. This position plays an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and community.
Caliche Schools is committed to creating challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development, and social-emotional well-being. Caliche Schools is a rural school located in northeastern Colorado. We provide a unique opportunity as a preschool through twelfth-grade school. We offer students a variety of extracurricular opportunities in Athletics, Band, Theater, FBLA, FFA, NHS, and our unique leadership program. Our motto, "Once a Buffalo, Always a Buffalo," is as genuine today as it was when the school was founded.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SALARY RANGE & CATEGORY: starting at $16.79/hour on Classified Hourly Schedule
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORK CALENDAR: Part-Time, Year-Round (approximately 15-20 hours per week, flexible schedule, afternoon/evening preferred)
POSITION SUMMARY: Re-1 Valley School District is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and self-motivated Part-Time Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys supporting schools, and values being part of a close-knit rural community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Clean and sanitize classrooms, restrooms, offices, hallways, and common areas.
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Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and maintain floors and surfaces.
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Empty trash and recycling containers.
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Replenish restroom and custodial supplies.
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Assist with setup and cleanup for school events and activities.
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Monitor the building for maintenance or safety concerns and report issues promptly.
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Perform minor maintenance tasks as assigned.
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Ensure building security by locking doors and securing facilities at the end of shifts.
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Operate custodial equipment safely and effectively.
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Follow district safety procedures and cleaning protocols.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED preferred.
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Previous custodial, maintenance, or cleaning experience preferred but not required.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Strong attention to detail and reliability.
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Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
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Must successfully complete required background checks.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Basic understanding of cleaning methods and equipment.
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
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Strong work ethic and dependability.
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Ability to interact positively with students, staff, and community members.
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Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean educational environment.
Physical Requirements
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Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and climbing.
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Ability to work around cleaning chemicals and equipment.
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Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Working Conditions
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Indoor and outdoor work environments.
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Exposure to cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures.
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Frequent lifting, bending, standing, and walking.
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Occasional evening or weekend work for special events.
Application and Selection Procedure:
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Candidates: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/
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Completed and submitted online application.
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A current cover letter or letter of interest detailing information about the candidate and their interest in the position
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A current, professional resume.
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Three current professional letters of reference.
If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado.
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Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Notation:
All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District's website.
RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,910 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley School District utilizes a 4-day school week schedule (Tuesday-Friday).
RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.
Caliche Elementary and Caliche Jr/Sr High School, located outside Iliff, CO, are a part of RE-1 Valley School District. The District Administration Center is located in Sterling, CO (Logan County) in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 13,900, in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the Front Range (I-25 corridor).
RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
