Custodian Lead - Lincoln Elementary School

Custodian Lead - Lincoln Elementary School

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $19.89 per hour

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

Drug & Alcohol Testing: Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of the new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required for all new contract employees who work in custodial. A confirmed positive test will disqualify the applicant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise custodians assigned to school.
• Assist with diverse tasks such as lights, special set‑ups, opening and closing of buildings, to maintain the school plant.
• Request needed supplies and equipment from the district warehouse.
• Conduct frequent inspections of the school plant.
• Implement improvements in cleaning procedures when necessary.
• Maintain site custodial payroll records and submit reports to the district custodial office.
• Maintain upkeep of the school during the summer session and supervise summer clean‑up as directed.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Maintain regular and on‑time attendance.
• Work during special events at school when needed.
• Report necessary facility repairs and equipment problems.
• Monitor work done daily and complete specific work assignments.
• Assist with other duties as appropriate to the area of assignment.

Required Qualifications: Minimum six months custodial experience; working knowledge and experience of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Record‑keeping experience.
• Minimum six months supervisory experience.
• Model attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrate commitment to the MPS Promise.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively, work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to supervise employees and resolve personnel and custodial issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members.
• Satisfactory work record.
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

• Work inside classrooms, hallways, restrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, offices, and outside maintaining school grounds.
• Navigate through crowds and maintain order during bustling school activities.
• Frequent use of cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and floor treatments requiring safety precautions.
• Work during special events including weekends.
• Potential exposure to high temperatures when working outside.
• Perform heavy manual labor; lift approximately 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‑discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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