Custodian - Part Time

Job Overview

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity to fill the position of Custodian I. The focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering professional growth opportunities in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

This is a 20‑hour per week, part‑time role that requires weekend hours. The position may also require work on holidays and/or during staff shortages during the week. Summer and periodic flexibility are essential.

The Custodian I reports to the Parks Field Supervisor.

• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of equipment, park spaces, athletic fields, courts, and other items related to the assigned area, including trash and debris removal, graffiti removal, and litter pick up.
• Operate equipment, machinery, and tools in the maintenance and support of assigned areas, including preparations for athletic fields and specialized equipment for games and practices.
• Set up, monitor, and inspect assigned areas, facilities, or equipment; identify problems and necessary repairs; initiate actions and perform basic repair and maintenance on park structures, irrigation systems, athletic fields, landscaping, and open spaces.
• Monitor inventory levels of equipment, supplies, and materials; determine supplies needed; stock or distribute supply items.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Six months of previous experience and/or training in custodial work.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities to perform the work.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

This position is an At‑Will position and is FLSA Non‑Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association standards.
• General maintenance techniques, safe equipment practices, and general cleaning practices.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use phone applications.
• Cleaning and maintenance of facilities.
• Operation and safe transportation of equipment such as deck mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, and attachments.
• Operation of power tools such as chainsaw, stump grinder, auger, jackhammer, hedge trimmer, etc.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Customer service skills.

This position has been designated as a Heavy work position. Heavy work requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery to a level that may require work up to 150 lbs.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.