Custodian Lead - Stapley Junior High School

Custodian Lead - Stapley Junior High School

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.

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise custodians assigned to the school
• Delegate and check work assignments daily
• Implement instructions for administrators and custodial supervisor for special events
• Supervise and assist with many diversified tasks (lights, security of facility, coordination with other departments for special projects, etc.) each day to maintain the school plant
• Request needed supplies and equipment from district warehouse
• Conduct frequent inspections of school plant
• Implement improvements in cleaning procedures as 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 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 to support them in completing their work activities
• Assist 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 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, 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.

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.