Custodian III - Sheriff's Department

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

22h

About The Position

The Custodian III performs cleaning and maintenance of buildings, office facilities, and surrounding areas for the Sheriff's Department. This is a lead position and may be assigned to work in a jail or detention center. Duties and work assignments may vary based on departmental needs and are communicated by a supervisor. The role includes direct contact with inmates and may involve work with inmate crews at job sites or satellite locations. The position is classified as a regular County job and is open until filled. The first review of applications is scheduled for 11/13/2026. The hiring range is $18.79–$22.09 per hour, and the full pay range is $18.79–$25.38 per hour. The hiring range is an estimate; the actual offer may consider skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. The successful applicant must complete required background investigations and post-offer screening. The job may involve a high risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Hepatitis B vaccination, tuberculosis screening, respiratory-protection training, safety equipment, and protective clothing will be provided in accordance with applicable guidelines. A post-offer physical and/or drug screen and proof of immunization or TB screening may also be required.

Requirements

Four years of commercial, institutional, or industrial custodial experience, including one year of direct supervision of unskilled or semi-skilled workers or laborers engaged in grounds or facilities maintenance or custodial activities; alternatively, an equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted as determined by the department head.
Alternatively, two years of experience with Pima County as a Custodian II or in a closely related classification, as determined by the department head. Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
Valid driver license at the time of application and valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
Satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies before appointment.
Ability to meet the position-specific physical and sensory requirements, which may include frequently lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, and stooping; grasping; communicating in person and by radio, phone, or cell; and hearing in noisy areas and around equipment alarms.
Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application; a resume cannot substitute for the application.
Subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review and Fleet Services approval of the driving record to determine suitability to operate County vehicles.
May be required to complete post-offer physical and/or drug screening and provide proof of immunization or undergo immunization and/or TB screening.

Responsibilities

Clean buildings, office facilities, and surrounding areas.
Train and instruct custodial workers in proper custodial methods, procedures, and infection-control techniques.
Inspect completed work for conformance to accepted standards.
Supervise and participate in loading, unloading, and moving supplies, equipment, and furniture.
Document and report safety hazards and potential facility problems.
Check inmate areas and trash bags for contraband.
Confiscate, document, and properly dispose of contraband found during checks of inmates, and formally report the circumstances to corrections staff.
Transport inmate work crews in an assigned vehicle to satellite locations to perform custodial work.
Move furniture and equipment.
Maintain an inventory of custodial equipment and supplies.
Prepare cleaning and disinfectant solutions and ensure their proper disposal.
Inspect equipment as needed to identify requirements for parts, repairs, overhaul, or replacement.
Supervise inmate work crews at job sites.