Cafeteria Custodian Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance/Custodial
Date Posted: 9/22/2026

TITLE: Cafeteria Custodian P/T

CLASSIFICATION: Classified Hourly

REPORTS TO: Unit Manager

SUMMARY: The Cafeteria Custodian supports meal service during breakfast and lunch, disposes of classroom breakfast trash, and ensures cleanliness of the cafeteria and kitchen areas.

Duties also include assisting with the loading, unloading, and transporting of food and supplies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Sets up tables in the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch.

Sweep and mop cafeteria floors before, during, and after meal service.

Wipe-down and sanitize tables, chairs, trash cans.

Spot clean spills and messes quickly to prevent accidents

Disposes of rubbish from the kitchen, cafeteria, and other adjacent areas in such a manner as to meet county health department safety and sanitation standards.

Collects and disposes of breakfast trash from classrooms.

Assists delivery and kitchen personnel with lifting heavy cartons and equipment in

the cafeteria including food deliveries.

Cleaning and maintaining in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch

Maintains custodial supplies, including chemicals, properly and in accordance with health department regulations

Utilizes safe work practices in all functions

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Unit Manager

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Previous custodial experience is preferred.

Prior work experiences where duties were performed with minimum direct supervision and cooperation with others are desired.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

Ability to bend, carry and lift 50 pounds, climb, and push and pull 50 pounds.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Ability to perform general maintenance.

Knowledge of English required to read and interpret schedules, memos, instructions on tools and equipment, and to communicate with co-workers and students.

Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to maintain a safe working environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The working environment is the normal school setting and conditions include exposure to dirt and dust, and noise and vibration of maintenance equipment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month year, part-time 4 hours per week, Classified Hourly Salary Schedule Level

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