Custodian, 10-Mo @ North (4758)

Phoenix Union High School District 210•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for cleaning, housekeeping, and maintaining buildings and facilities to ensure a safe and clean working environment. The role provides environmental services at assigned campuses or sites and may work throughout campuses and District facilities, indoors and outdoors. Work involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures, potentially dangerous tools and equipment, and hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, or at least six months of experience in custodial practices, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to operate custodial equipment such as buffers, scrubbers, and extractors.
Ability to read and follow warning labels on supplies, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
Skill in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to provide excellent customer experiences and interact tactfully and courteously with the public.
Commitment to creating and sustaining a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Physical ability to perform essential functions, including standing, turning, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing ladders.
May be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide quality environmental services at an assigned campus or site to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students and staff.
Sweep, mop, and wax floors; wash windows and walls; and place temporary patches for broken windows and doors.
Scour and polish tile, porcelain, mirrors, and metal fixtures, and clean and arrange furniture.
Clean outside walkways, power wash exterior walls and surfaces, and empty trash receptacles.
Clean, sanitize, and restock supplies in locker rooms and restrooms.
Secure buildings by ensuring doors and windows are intact and locked and lights are turned off.
Assist with setup for and cleanup after activities.
Replace damaged ceiling tiles and light bulbs or tubes, and make minor repairs to fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
Report damage or necessary repairs to the immediate supervisor.
Interact courteously and professionally with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintain confidentiality; follow Governing Board Policies; and perform other related duties as assigned.