Lead Night Custodian - Elementary School

Peoria Unified School District•Glendale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Custodian oversees and performs custodial duties to clean, maintain, and secure assigned elementary school facilities. The role may lead a work unit and supervise entry-level personnel, coordinate and assign tasks, train employees, and review work performance. The position is a 12-month role in the District Maintenance/Custodial department and reports to the Facilities Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of relevant, progressively responsible custodial experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Pass a background clearance check.
Possess a valid Arizona driver license at the time of application and maintain it.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, codes, and district policies and procedures.
Knowledge of custodial care methods for public-school facilities and cleaning chemical preparation and use.
Knowledge of leadership, training, management, and supervision principles.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, codes, and district policies and procedures.
Ability to train employees in safe mixing and use of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and in the use and care of commercial cleaning equipment and supplies.
Skill in cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas, assigning and reviewing work, and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, students, parents, the public, and others.

Responsibilities

Lead the work unit and, as assigned, coordinate, schedule, prioritize, and assign tasks.
Train new custodial employees and provide feedback, technical guidance, and advice about policies and procedures.
Evaluate and review work performance.
Clean, dust, mop, sanitize, and restock restrooms and kitchen areas.
Perform cleaning duties including window washing, floor waxing, vacuuming, trash removal, and sanitizing.
Collect garbage and trash bags and dispose of them in the appropriate dumpster.
Pick up crossing signs, flags, and event signage.
Set up and break down tables and seating for activities, meetings, and events according to layout diagrams.
Clean cafeterias, auditoriums, restrooms, kitchens, and gymnasiums after school events and meetings.
Perform final security checks and work inspections, check doors and windows, and secure school facilities for the night.
Perform minor maintenance repairs.
Assist teachers and school staff with loading, unloading, and moving equipment and supplies.
Maintain inventory of routine cleaning supplies and order and restock supplies, materials, tools, and equipment as needed.
Be available for emergency calls.
Travel to perform work functions if required.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.