Custodian - East Valley Academy

Job Description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Custodian for East Valley Academy. The role involves performing custodial duties to maintain cleanliness and safety in school settings.

Job : 5708740

Final date to receive applications: May 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.87 per hour

Work Categories: Support Staff >
Custodian

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), 2nd Shift Evening (plus $.35/hr shift pay)

Base Hourly: $16.87

Class/Calendar: A12, 12 months

Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health and life insurance

Performance Pay: Available annually – 1% of the base hourly rate per year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond requirement, up to a ten-year maximum; 1% of the base hourly rate for an AA or higher degree when not required for the position.

Perform custodial duties as required by district standards; maintain cleanliness and safe conditions of school environments.

Drug & Alcohol Testing: All new contract employees working in Operations must undergo testing prior to employment or during the first 3 months of probation. Positive test results disqualify applicants.

• Perform custodial duties per district standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety across classrooms, hallways, restrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, offices, and outdoor grounds.
• Operate custodial power equipment.
• Assist in moving equipment and furniture as needed.
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
• Execute other related duties assigned to ensure efficient work unit function.

• Working knowledge and experience with custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• High School education or GED.
• Models attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Commitment to the MPS Promise: every student known by name, served by need, and ready for college, career, and community.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and follow directions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff.
• Satisfactory work record.
• Able to communicate effectively.

• Models attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Commitment to the MPS Promise.
• Independent work under pressure.
• Heavy manual labor capability.
• Effective teamwork and relationship building.
• Strong communication skills.

• Work inside classrooms, hallways, restrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, offices, and outdoor grounds.
• Frequent use of cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and floor treatments requiring safety precautions.
• Exposure to high outdoor temperatures.
• Long periods of standing, walking, and covering large areas.
• Frequent bending to clean, pick up trash, and access low areas.
• Repetitive arm and hand movements during sweeping, mopping, scrubbing.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds.

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited for employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Human Resources – for application questions and accommodation requests.