Job Description

** Applications will be received until [specific date]. 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. **

About this job:

Performs athletic field and facilities maintenance for District athletic facilities.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $23.331-23.755. 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.

What You'll Do:

• L1 (Apprentice)
• Under the direction L2 or L3 technicians: Assists with and or performs all functions of the L2 (Journeyman) and L3 (Master or Multi-Skilled) level position.
• Performs sports field maintenance.
• Performs grounds maintenance around sports facilities and related fences and signs.
• Operates grounds maintenance equipment and perform minor operator equipment maintenance.
• Measures and marks sports fields and assist in sets up related sports event equipment.
• Performs minor facility maintenance and repair.
• Assists with the construction of athletic fields and facilities according to industry standards.
• Performs custodial-type duties for district sites, All City Sports Complex and Rockies baseball fields.
• Communicates and coordinates with staff at work site and with other shop staff.
• Prepares and cleans up job site, taking into consideration safety concerns of self and other, and disposes of waste and flammable materials.
• Reviews work orders, prioritizes, and determine supplies for repair and purchases supplies using District purchase order system.
• Performs work and cross trains in at least one other trade as an apprentice.
• Assists with snow removal efforts on a 24 hour on-call basis.
• Responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum required
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and meet District insurability standards. Must have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 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.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.