Custodian Lead - Field Elementary School

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About the role

To supervise custodial staff assigned to school; to perform custodial duties as required by district standards; and to maintain the cleanliness and safe conditions of a school environment.

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), 2nd Shift Evening (plus $.35/hr. shift pay). Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodians assigned to school
• Supervise and assist with many diversified tasks (i.e. lights, special setups, opening and closing of buildings, etc.) each day to maintain the school plant
• Request for needed supplies and equipment from district warehouse
• Conduct frequent inspections of school plant
• Implement improvements in cleaning procedures when necessary
• Maintain site custodial payroll records and submit reports to district custodial office
• Maintain upkeep of school during summer session
• Supervise and assist in summer clean up as directed by supervisor
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Work special events at school when needed
• Report necessary facility repairs and equipment problems
• Monitor work done daily and complete specific work assignments
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Requirements

• Minimum six months’ custodial experience
• Working knowledge and experience of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Record keeping experience
• Minimum six months supervisory experience

Skills & Competencies

• 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
• Ability to plan and organize effectively, work independently and under pressure
• Ability to supervise employees and resolve personnel and custodial issues
• Ability to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members
• Satisfactory work record
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Custodians work inside classrooms, hallways, restrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and offices, as well as outside maintaining school grounds
• Schools can be bustling with students, teachers, and activities, requiring custodians to navigate through crowds and maintain order
• Frequent use of cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and floor treatments requires proper safety precautions
• May work special events at school including weekends
• May be exposed to high temperatures when working outside
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor as required; ability to lift approximately 50 pounds

Pay

Base Hourly: $19.89

• New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
• New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
• Performance Pay: Available annually

Benefits

• Vacation, sick leave, holidays
• Retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health and life insurance

Schedule

Class/Calendar: B21, 12 months