Custodian - Cactus Yards

Position: Custodian I - Cactus Yards
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Custodian I. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Custodian I reports to the Parks Field Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:

* Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of equipment, park spaces, athletic fields, courts, and other items related to assigned area, including trash and debris removal, graffiti removal, and litter pick up.

* Operates equipment, machinery, and/or tools in the maintenance and support of assigned areas. This includes preparations of the athletic fields, utilizing specialized equipment for games and practices

* Sets up, monitors, and inspects assigned areas, facilities, or equipment and identifies problems and necessary repairs. Initiates actions, and performs basic repair and maintenance on park structures, irrigation systems, athletic fields, landscaping, and open spaces.  

* Monitors inventory levels of equipment, supplies, and materials.  Determines supplies needed.  Stocks or distributes supply items.

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Job Description

This role requires afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. In addition, this position will be expected to work some holidays and/or fill in for staff shortages during the week. Some periodic flexibility is a must.

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline*:

Posting Closes:
June 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Interview Invites Sent:
July 1, 2026

In-Person Interviews:
July 6 or 7, 2026

Anticipated New Hire

Start Date:

July 20, 2026

* Subject to change and for planning purposes only

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do!  Here are some position requirements:

* High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

* Six months of previous experience and/or training involving custodial work.

* Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary 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

This position requires a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Heavy work position.  to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

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Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.