Lead Custodian (Senior Maintenance Technician) Colorado Springs

Description / Position Overview

Lead Custodian - (Senior Maintenance Technician) - Colorado Springs Airport - 2nd Shift

The Colorado Springs Airport is ready to welcome a Lead Custodian to their dynamic team! As a lead custodian, you will

perform a variety of janitorial duties while assisting leadership by managing team scheduling, assignment of duties, training, safety, and compliance.

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

PERA Retirement

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays

Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy

Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts

Medical Management Programs

Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Long Term Care

HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care

Read more about our many benefits at this link:

Work Location: Colorado Springs Airport - 7770 Milton E Proby Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Job Type: Full-time; 40-hours/week

Hourly Salary: $25.87 - $31.06 - to include a paid shift differential

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM

We're an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs, there is room to grow! Click this link 2025 Salary Schedule to view the salary range for this position.

The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprinted-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

As a Lead Custodian, you will:

Assist in training new custodians on proper cleaning methods and procedures

Oversee operations across all shifts at concourses and terminals

Inspect the work of custodians, ensuring it meets quality standards and identifying areas for improvement.

Ensure the facility is kept clean and in good condition, including identifying and addressing cleaning, safety, and maintenance needs

Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, waxing, scrubbing, and vacuuming

Sanitize bathrooms, clean inside and outside windows

Lift, move, and carry trash, supplies, and equipment which weigh in excess of 50 pounds using appropriate body mechanics

Identify cleaning supply needs and equipment reviews needs with appropriate management and supervisory staff

Manage the use of cleaning equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies, ensuring safety and efficiency

Operate a snowplow to keep walkways and parking lots free of snow and ice during seasonal weather

Interact effectively with custodial personnel, management, members of the public and representative from other departments

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications pageWe are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Cleaning practices and procedures used in high volume use building

Methods, materials, chemicals, disinfectants, safety practices and equipment used in custodial workThe Ability to:

Effectively lead and motivate team members

Plan, organize, coordinate and oversee the work of custodial staff

Demonstrate strong communication skills for interacting with colleagues and provide instructions

Read, understand, and follow directions, custodial maintenance policies and procedures, labels on cleaning supplies, and other administrative procedures, policies, and reports

Identify and address cleaning needs and potential hazards

Stand, walk, and perform physical tasks associated with cleaning for extended periods of time

Demonstrate background in performance management, inspections and services metrics

Safely and effectively operate assigned equipment, tools, and vehicles such as scissor lifts and snowplows

Maintain an awareness of all airport safety and security issues

Possess or willing to obtain and maintain airfield driving movement & non-movement privileges

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)

Five years of full-time professional experience in a janitorial, custodial or in a related field

Possess or obtain within 6-months of hire, and ability to maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

We encourage all to apply!

Preferred Qualifications

Successful, full-time experience guiding, training and supporting a team of employees

Experience which demonstrates proficiency in floor care

Experience performing maintenance in a high-traffic facility

Experience with snow removal of sidewalks and parking lots

Experience with general facilities and/or grounds maintenance

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Additional Information

Please contact Jamie Garcia at for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids: Hand and power tools, dollies, forklift, vehicle and flatbed trailer, computer, copier printer, standard office equipment, and Cisco and Nextel phone systems.

Environmental Conditions

Frequency

Primary Work Environment

Outdoors

Extreme Temperature

Occasionally

Wetness and Humidity

Occasionally

Respiratory Hazards

Frequently

Noise and Vibrations

Frequently

Physical Hazards

Frequently

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards

Frequently

Exposure to Communicable Diseases

OccasionallyThe description above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific job assignments, duties, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the business need of the department and the particular assignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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