Custodian Lead - Stapley Junior High School

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Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

2ND Shift Evening (plus $.35/hr. shift pay)

Base Hourly:

$21.01

Class/Calendar:

B22, 12 months

Benefits:

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

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire

Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To supervise custodial staff assigned to school; to perform custodial duties as required by district standards; and to maintain the cleanliness and safe conditions of a school environment.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Custodial. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Supervise custodians assigned to school

* Delegate and check work assignments daily

* Implement instructions for administrators and custodial supervisor for special events

* Supervise and assist with many diversified tasks (i.e. lights, security of facility, coordination with other departments for special projects, etc.) each day to maintain the school plant

* Request for needed supplies and equipment from district warehouse

* Conduct frequent inspections of school plant

* Implement improvements in cleaning procedures when necessary

* Maintain site custodial payroll records and submit reports to district custodial office

* Track extra time for student fund events and overtime and report to custodial payroll in a timely manner

* Maintain upkeep of school during summer session

* Supervise and assist in summer clean up as directed by supervisor

* Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

* Regular and on-time attendance required

* Report necessary facility repairs and equipment problems

* Assist in product and equipment evaluation as needed

* Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

* Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

* Minimum two years' custodial experience

* Working knowledge and experience of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

* High School education or equivalent

* Minimum twelve months supervisory experience

* Record keeping experience

Skills &

Competencies:

* Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate

* Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community

* Knowledge of district policy and procedures helpful

* Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.

* Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

* Above average work record

* Ability to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel

* Ability to instruct and assist custodial staff in the correct procedures to perform duties

* Knowledge of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures

* Ability to plan and organize effectively, work independently and under pressure

* Ability to supervise employees and resolve personnel and custodial issues

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

* Custodians work inside classrooms, hallways, restrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and offices, as well as outside maintaining school grounds.

* Schools can be bustling with students, teachers, and activities, requiring custodians to navigate through crowds and maintain order.

* Frequent use of cleaning solutions,…