WORK STUDY, TOOL ROOM

** Applications will be received until November 19, 2026. 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:

The primary objective of this position is to support the safe, efficient, and organized operation of the automotive lab by managing tool checkout, inventory, maintenance, and storage. The position ensures that tools and equipment are properly tracked, maintained, cleaned, and readily available to students and instructors during lab activities.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $19.290. 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.
• Please note, this position is not benefits eligible.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the tool checkout and sign-out system to accurately track hand tools, specialty automotive equipment, diagnostic tools, and other shop equipment
• Monitor tools and equipment entering and leaving the tool room during lab sessions and conduct nightly inventory audits of high-value and specialty items
• Identify and promptly report missing, unreturned, damaged, or defective tools and equipment to the appropriate instructor or shop supervisor
• Clean, degrease, inspect, and perform basic maintenance on returned hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment before restocking
• Inspect tools and safety equipment for wear, damage, or defects and remove unsafe items from service in accordance with shop safety practices
• Perform routine tool care, including lubricating pneumatic tools, recharging cordless tool batteries, organizing socket sets, and maintaining tool storage areas
• Provide timely support to students and instructors by retrieving tools, shop manuals, and specialized automotive equipment needed for laboratory assignments and demonstrations
• Maintain organized tool boards, drawers, mobile carts, and storage areas and restock shop consumables, including towels, gloves, cleaners, brushes, and fluid drain pans
• Follow established procedures for the safe storage and handling of shop chemicals, fluids, and cleaning agents, including applicable Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements
• Complete end-of-shift shop closing procedures by securing tool cribs and storage areas, maintaining cleanliness, and preparing tools and equipment for upcoming classes
• Perform other duties, as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or GED minimum 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.

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.