Custodian Lead - Zaharis Elementary School

Custodian Lead - Zaharis Elementary School

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

Schedule: 2ND Shift Evening (plus $0.35/hr shift pay)

Base Hourly: $19.89

Class/Calendar: B21, 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 base hourly rate granted for each year of verified experience beyond requirement (up to ten‑year maximum). 1% awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required.

New Hire

Experience:

1% of base hourly rate for relevant experience.

New Hire

Education:

1% for AA or higher degree if not required.

Supervise custodial staff assigned to the school; perform custodial duties per district standards; maintain cleanliness and safe conditions of a school environment.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of probationary period, all new contract employees in Custodial must pass a drug and alcohol test. A positive result disqualifies the applicant.

• Supervise custodians assigned to the school.
• Assist with diversified tasks (e.g., lights, special setups, opening/closing buildings) to maintain the school plant.
• Request 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.
• 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 efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Attend regularly and on time.
• Work special events at school when needed.
• Report necessary facility repairs and equipment problems.
• Monitor daily work and complete specific assignments.
• Assist with other duties as appropriate for the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

• Minimum six months’ custodial experience.
• Working knowledge and experience of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Record‑keeping experience.
• Minimum six months supervisory experience.
• Models attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates 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.).
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

• Models attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates 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 to include use of basic software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Custodians work inside classrooms, hallways, restrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and offices, and outside maintaining school grounds.
• Schools can be bustling with students, teachers, and activities, requiring navigation through crowds and maintenance of order.
• Frequent use of cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and floor treatments requires proper safety precautions.
• May work special events at school, including weekends.
• May be exposed to high temperatures when working outside.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor as required; ability to lift approximately 50 pounds.

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.