Custodian Lead - Edison Elementary School

Mesa USD 4 Custodial
- Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5944720

Final date to receive applications: Oct 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

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

2 ND Shift Evening (plus $.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

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 aten-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 contract employees who work in Custodial. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

• Supervise custodians assigned to school
• Supervise and assist with many diversified tasks (i.e. lights, special setups, opening and closing of buildings, 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
• 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
• Work special events at school when needed
• Report necessary facility repairs and equipment problems
• Monitor work done daily and complete specific work assignments
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to 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 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
• 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 to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members
• Satisfactory work record
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

• 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,…