Night Custodian

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Notre Dame Preparatory High School
- Scottsdale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Notre Dame Preparatory High School
- Scottsdale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5881027
Final date to receive applications: Jan 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The custodian works with a diverse team, ensuring that campus is cleaned and ready for the next school day.

The custodian contributes to fostering the Catholic School culture by serving as a witness to the community. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate via phone, email, and written messages; to ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner; flexibility, forward thinking and managing deadlines; willingness to seek the latest educational practices and implement;

and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude are expected. Your job has when few other people are around on campus so the ability to work independently is a must.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; dust, wash and polish furniture and woodwork.
• Clean classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other facilities as assigned; maintain lunch areas and areas around play equipment; maintain and tumble locks and lockers, empty waste receptacles; recycle bottles and other materials; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; wash mirrors, tile, walls, windows, and window coverings; unclog drains and toilets.
• Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building; perform emergency cleanup services resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling and illness; assist in reporting and preventing vandalism.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.
• Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean white boards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following special events.
• Lock and unlock doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turn lights on and off as needed; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; report need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate authority.
• Assist in receiving, assembling, and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Respond to daily emergencies such as clean-ups, set-ups, loading and unloading supplies.
• Train and provide guidance to new personnel.
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods
• Perform any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by your supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Availability for hours 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to safely operate power tools and equipment
• Experience with gas and electric maintenance vehicles; i.e., golf carts
• General knowledge of care for storing cleaning items
• Must be able to work independently and on a flexible schedule
• May be required to work a flexible schedule, to include nights
• Must be able to perform strenuous tasks and can lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to lift, move and use ladders, lifts, and other related equipment

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