Custodian Lead - Fremont Junior High

Employment Type

Full-time (40 hours per week) 2ND Shift Evening (plus $.35/hr. shift pay)

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 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 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.

• Supervise custodians assigned to school
• Delegate and check work assignments daily
• Implement instructions for administrators and custodial supervisor for special events
• Supervise and assist with many diversified tasks (i.e. lights, security of facility, coordination with other departments for special projects, 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
• Track extra time for student fund events and overtime and report to custodial payroll in a timely manner
• 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
• Report necessary facility repairs and equipment problems
• Assist in product and equipment evaluation as needed
• 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

• Minimum two years’ custodial experience
• Working knowledge and experience of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Minimum twelve months supervisory experience preferred
• Record keeping experience 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
• Knowledge of district policy and procedures helpful
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Above average work record
• Ability to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel
• Ability to instruct and assist custodial staff in the correct procedures to perform duties
• Knowledge of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures
• Ability to plan and organize effectively, work independently and under pressure
• Ability to supervise employees and resolve personnel and custodial issues

• 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, disinfectants, and floor treatments requires proper safety precautions
• May work special events at school including weekends
• May be exposed to high temperatures when working outside
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor as required; ability to lift approximately 50 pounds