School Custodian

Legacy Traditional Schools•Maricopa, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the School Custodian performs hands-on facilities work, including cleaning, repairing, and inspecting campus facilities. The role supports campus operations and events, completing assigned tasks indoors and outdoors and adjusting work hours as campus needs arise, including during summer school.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or six months of custodial-related experience.
Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and products.
Knowledge of HAZMAT regulations and Safety Data Sheets.
Ability to operate and understand hand tools, small power tools, ladders, backpack and upright vacuums, floor buffers, cleaning and polishing chemicals, wheeled utility carts, and moving equipment.
Ability to work flexibly to support campus operations, events, other emerging needs, and summer school schedules.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors while cleaning and repairing equipment, furniture, and buildings.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, and remain on one’s feet for extended periods, up to four or more hours at a time.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience as a school custodian.
Expert knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, including power tools and hand tools, and cleaning products.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain school facilities, including classrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, teacher work rooms, bathrooms, library/media rooms, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, nurses’ rooms, stages, and lobby/reception areas.
Set up rooms for scheduled meetings and events, including daily cafeteria setup.
Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors using cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment.
Clean or polish walls, ceilings, windows, building fixtures, and whiteboards.
Clean entryways, hallways, door mats, and door glass daily.
Dust furniture, walls, light fixtures, baseboards, student desks, and other equipment.
Gather and empty trash.
Clean and service cleaning equipment daily and as needed.
Apply wax or sealers to wood or concrete floors as directed by District Facilities.
Assist with routine maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs and filters.
Notify the Campus Facility Manager or Custodial Supervisor when materials or supplies need to be ordered or major repairs or additions to building operating systems are needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.