School Custodian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and chemicals used in cleaning work.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to follow and maintain safety standards.
• Ability to closely follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and others.
• Valid State of Arizona Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of custodian experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning, restroom sanitation, floor care, and trash disposal in assigned District facilities.
• Respond as directed to emergency cleaning work.
• Inspect and maintain assigned custodial equipment and small tools; complete minor repairs to cleaning equipment as needed.
• Assist with major cleaning projects for food service as directed.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment for meetings, classroom activities, and special events.
• Clean assigned school facilities, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, corridors, carpets, windows, walls, bleachers, stages, and locker rooms; remove graffiti as needed.
• Inspect school or District facilities to ensure they are safe, clean, attractive, and suitable for operations, and identify needed repairs.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment to ensure facilities are properly stocked.
• Prepare facilities for daily operations, including opening gates, raising flags, and clearing walks and building access doors of sand and debris.
• Regulate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide seasonally appropriate temperatures and use utilities economically.
• Repair furniture and equipment as needed, including replacing light bulbs or switches and unclogging drains, sinks, and toilets.
• Respond to immediate safety or operational concerns, such as facility damage, injured or ill students, unauthorized persons, and alarms.
• Secure facilities and grounds by locking doors, turning off lights, and taking down flags.
• Perform other duties as assigned.