SUMMER FACILITY OPERATIONS HELPER ( Multiple openings available)
Work Year: Temporary Hourly, not benefits eligible
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Start Date: June 5, 2024
End Date: August 18, 2024
Pay Rate: $19.00 hourly
**Please note: Applications will be received until March, 13th. 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.**
Essential Functions and Objectives:
Employees perform routine lawn maintenance tasks. Working knowledge of basic lawn and garden equipment i.e. Mowers, Edgers, String Trimmers, and Leaf Blowers among others are required. Working under the supervision of the Operations Department Manager or designee(s), the employee performs routine maintenance tasks. Duties include but not limited to;
- Grass mowing, Grass Trimming, Edging of grass along sidewalks, etc. - Clearing vegetation/weed control from cracks in sidewalks and driveways, etc - Trimming of trees/shrubbery, Picking up debris from school properties, Shoveling of dirt, tilling of soil around trees and shrubbery and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Experience, & Other Qualifications:
- Ability to perform manual labor.
- Ability to work in environments that may contain allergens such as pollen, dust, grass, etc
- Able to lift at least 50 pounds, using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Must be at least 16 years old, possess a valid class “R” Colorado driver’s license, and meet DPS insurance requirements.
- Must wear appropriate clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (No Earbuds!!) to commensurate with outdoor/lawn work and inclement weather conditions.
- Must be willing to work outdoors in the heat and all types of weather conditions. - Prior experience is preferred.
Work days are 8 1/2 hours with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. The expected term of employment is for up to 10 weeks Monday through Friday; these are not permanent positions however, this could be less for some employees due to funding limitations. If funding is available some positions may be extended, but will not be made permanent or year-round. The Superintendent, or designee, may consider any candidate who, in their judgment, is
best qualified for the position and will determine when the position will be staffed. Preference will be given to applicants who have satisfactorily worked as seasonal employees over the past summers.
Other information:
The Custodial Operations Division is an essential component in supporting the educational mission of DPS. Our team provides the essential elements necessary to maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment for every student, staff, and community member. We demonstrate and seek a wide variety of skilled individuals with leadership, organizational, problem solving, mechanical, and detail orientated characteristics. The potential for career advancement within our division is ample; we provide and support training in all aspects of operations. Custodial Operations strives to develop our employees to become next generation managers and leaders. Join our team and become a member of a respected support division which prides itself in quality and commitment.
About Denver Public Schools:
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.