Grounds Day Porter (AMS Glendale) 2026-2027 School Year

AMS Schools • Glendale, AZ

1d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Day Porter performs general maintenance and custodial duties in and around school buildings, including landscaping, plumbing, painting, repairs, and cleaning. The role maintains the appearance, safety, and upkeep of campus grounds and facilities, supports school events and daily operations, and responds to school emergencies such as classroom or lunchroom spills. The position is located at 4540 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, and is listed for the 2026–2027 school year with an ASAP start.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience cleaning school environments or similar settings.
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Understanding of basic cleaning equipment operation, including backpack vacuums, floor varnishers, and microfiber cleaning systems.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Ability to respond to school emergencies, such as classroom and lunchroom spills.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT regulations and Safety Data Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the exterior appearance of campus grounds according to daily, weekly, monthly, and annual schedules.
• Sweep, rake, and blow sidewalks, parking lots, and common areas to remove rocks, debris, and trash.
• Empty exterior trash cans and pick up exterior trash.
• Ensure exterior play areas and equipment are safe.
• Prune shrubs and trees to improve their shape, appearance, and growth.
• Apply herbicides to lawn areas as directed to control weeds.
• Maintain landscape equipment and tools in good working condition and use them proficiently, including pole saws, weed eaters, and backpack blowers.
• Power wash sidewalks, building exteriors, and fencing to remove debris and graffiti.
• Perform exterior and interior paint touch-ups as needed.
• Maintain and make minor repairs to irrigation systems, ensuring grass areas receive proper watering.
• Rake rock areas to maintain even coverage, particularly around playground equipment.
• Provide driveline support, including setting up and maintaining safety cones and signs.
• Follow chemical-handling laws and safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Answer questions and interact professionally with school administration.
• Set up rooms for scheduled meetings and events, including daily cafeteria setup.
• Assist with building security by locking and unlocking doors and gates.
• Assist with routine maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs and filters.
• Notify the Office Manager when materials or supplies need to be ordered.
• Notify the Head of Operations/Facilities Manager about major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining classrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, teacher work rooms, library/media rooms, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, nurses’ rooms, stages, and lobby/reception areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid sick days and personal leave.
• Fully paid employee medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance benefits.
• Optional low-cost vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match.

What This Job Offers

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