Substitute Custodian (2025/2026)

Payson Unified District•Payson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian provides a sanitary and safe environment for students and staff. This role involves performing various cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure the school facilities are well-maintained and presentable.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.
Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying.
Knowledge of cleaning equipment and materials.
Ability to use a variety of cleaning equipment and materials.
Ability to follow written and oral directions.
Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
Requires the ability to walk long distances.
Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances.
May be required to work around foul odors.
Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
Develops positive relations with students, parents, and school staff.
Takes direction from Lead Custodian.
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, shampoos, waxes and scrubs floors as needed.
Dusts and washes furniture and woodwork.
Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
Washes windows and walls as needed.
Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and stocks supplies, including sports field restrooms (softball/baseball, track, concession, etc.), before and after events and as needed in between.
Collects and disposes of rubbish.
Cleans drinking fountains inside and outside of buildings.
Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment.
Reports major damage to supervisor.
Uses floor maintenance equipment.
Replaces light bulbs when feasible.
Secures buildings and site gate at end of shift.
Reports vandalism, unauthorized people and safety hazards.
Snow removal – at supervisor’s discretion.
Performs various specific duties for the principal’s as requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned.