Carpet Cleaning Crew - Custodial

• Forbes named 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.

• Forbes named 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.

Full-time (40 hours per week)

2nd Shift Evening (Plus $.35/hr shift pay)

$17.78

A13, 12 months

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

Available annually

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

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

To ensure the successful and timely completion of carpet cleaning tasks; and to maintain an attractive, sanitary and safe 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.

• Spot and clean carpets using appropriate methods, equipment and chemicals
• Respond to emergency calls
• Act as lead for summer carpet crew teams when needed
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Act as custodial substitute or assist custodial staff for special projects
• 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

• Valid, or must obtain within six (6) months, Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certificate (IICRC)
• Must have and maintain valid Arizona driver’s license in order to operate district vehicles
• Minimum one year custodial experience
• Experience in proper carpet cleaning procedures, chemicals and equipment

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Experience in gym floor refinishing preferred

• 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 operate truck mount carpet extractor, ride-on carpet extractor and high-lift machine up to 25’
• Ability to safely operate various heavy duty carpet cleaning equipment
• Ability to perform work assignments in accordance with verbal and/or written instructions; to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
• Ability to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers, coworkers and supervisors
• Knowledge of custodial equipment, supplies and proper cleaning procedures for various carpet maintenance

• Primarily works inside school buildings but may need to clean entryways or transport equipment outside
• Often works evening or night shifts to clean after school hours. May include early mornings or weekends
• Handles commercial-grade carpet cleaning solutions, which require proper safety precautions
• Regularly lifts and moves heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs), such as carpet extractors, vacuums, and chemical containers
• Long periods of walking, standing, and moving throughout school…