Facility Assistant - Irving Elementary School

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Assistant at Irving Elementary School performs essential custodial functions and serves as a key liaison between the principal and the night lead custodian. This full-time position (40 hours per week) is crucial for maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient school environment. The role involves a variety of tasks, from routine cleaning to assisting with safety procedures and managing supplies. Mesa Public Schools is recognized for its commitment to its employees, having been named a Best Employer in Arizona and Best Place to Work in East Valley multiple times.

Requirements

Minimum one year custodial experience
Working knowledge of and experience with custodial equipment, supplies and cleaning procedures
Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal)
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with administrator and staff
Ability to organize, prioritize and plan work tasks
Ability to follow and implement directives
Ability to perform heavy manual labor
Regular and on-time attendance required

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent
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

Responsibilities

Perform custodial functions for school including specific custodial work assignments
Implement instructions from principal
Assist principal with safety, energy conservation and security procedures
Provide input regarding the summer maintenance of school
Coordinate work orders generated at school site
Generate work requests from maintenance
Order and maintain supplies to ensure adequate quantity and availability
Act as principal’s liaison with the night lead custodian
Assist with start-up and closing of school
Regular and on-time attendance required
May work special events at school
Keep record of extra time for student fund events and overtime
Respond to bloodborne pathogen incidents with urgency; this is a critical and time- sensitive responsibility.
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools