Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian

Payson Unified District Rim Country Middle School - Payson, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Payson Unified School District #10

Job : 5848175

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE: LEAD CUSTODIAN

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.
• At least three years of successful verified custodial experience.
• Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying.

JOB GOALS:

The Lead Custodian performs all custodial duties to provide a safe environment for students and staff. In addition, the Lead Custodian supervises the work of other site custodians and supports all site custodial training.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following tasks are essential for this position. This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities. Individuals may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed.

• Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public.
• Ensures the quality of custodial work performed by other custodians at the site, and reports directly to the District Lead Custodian.
• Participates in the evaluation of site custodians.
• Performs daily cleaning and minor repairs to campus facilities.
• Cleans a variety of building surfaces and furniture.
• Maintains campus grounds area(s) as designated on the attached map, under the direction of the District Lead custodian
• Checks buildings for vandalism and corrects if possible prior to staff and student’s arrival on campus.
• Checks restrooms for needed supplies and cleanliness.
• Cleans up any problem areas developed during the day’s classes as determined by the principal.
• Performs snow removal if necessary.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles as appropriate.
• Sweeps sidewalks and picks up papers and debris.
• Reports major damage and repair work to the District Lead custodian.
• Sets up and takes down furniture when necessary.
• Oversees ordering and use of cleaning agents, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Performs minor repairs under direction of District Lead custodian and/or Facilities Director
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining various types of building surfaces, items of furniture and equipment.
• Written and oral English.

Skill and Ability to:

• Maintain schedules for performing assigned tasks.
• Understand written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge in the use of a variety of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance when necessary.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to walk long distances.
• Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
• May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances.
• May be required to work around foul odors.
• Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

REPORTS TO: District Lead Custodian and Site Principal

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the District Lead Custodian in accordance with the provisions of Governing Board policy in evaluation of classified personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

SALARY: Salary for the position is set according to the Classified Salary Schedule determined by the Governing Board.

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FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

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