Custodian I - Part Time

Town of Gilbert • Gilbert, AZ

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About The Position

The Town of Gilbert is hiring three Custodian I positions. The openings include one 20-hour non-benefited position, one 30-hour fully benefited position, and one 30-hour benefited limited-term position approved through June 30, 2027, with the potential to extend. The role requires afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, some holiday work, and occasional coverage for weekday staff shortages. Some scheduling flexibility is required. The Custodian I reports to the Parks Field Supervisor or Grounds Maintenance Worker III.

The position performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of equipment, park spaces, athletic fields, courts, and other items in the assigned area. Duties include removing trash, debris, graffiti, and litter; operating maintenance equipment and tools; preparing athletic fields for games and practices; monitoring and inspecting assigned areas and identifying needed repairs; and performing basic repairs and maintenance on park structures, irrigation systems, athletic fields, landscaping, and open spaces. The employee also monitors inventory, determines supply needs, and stocks or distributes supplies.

This is an at-will, FLSA non-exempt position eligible for overtime compensation. It has been designated as a heavy work position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Six months of previous experience and/or training involving custodial work, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association standards.
• Skill in general maintenance techniques, safe equipment practices, and general cleaning practices.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use phone applications.
• Skill in cleaning and maintaining facilities.
• Ability to operate and safely transport equipment such as deckmowers, utility vehicles, tractors, and attachments.
• Ability to operate power tools such as chainsaws, stump grinders, augers, jackhammers, and hedge trimmers.
• Ability to work in a team environment and provide customer service.
• Ability to perform heavy work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of equipment, park spaces, athletic fields, courts, and other items in the assigned area.
• Remove trash, debris, graffiti, and litter.
• Operate equipment, machinery, and tools to maintain and support assigned areas, including specialized equipment to prepare athletic fields for games and practices.
• Set up, monitor, and inspect assigned areas, facilities, and equipment, and identify problems and necessary repairs.
• Initiate actions and perform basic repairs and maintenance on park structures, irrigation systems, athletic fields, landscaping, and open spaces.
• Monitor inventory levels of equipment, supplies, and materials; determine supply needs; and stock or distribute supplies.
• Work some holidays and provide coverage for weekday staff shortages as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED