Custodian - Part Time - Edison Elementary School

About the Role

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

Employment Type: Part-time (29 hours per week). 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.

Pay

Base Hourly: $17.12

Performance Pay: Available annually

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties as required by district standards
• Perform many diversified tasks each day to maintain the cleanliness and safe condition of the schools
• Operate custodial power equipment
• Assist in moving equipment and furniture as required
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Requirements

• Working knowledge and experience of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures

Qualifications

Required:

• Satisfactory work record
• Ability to communicate effectively

Preferred:

• High School education or GED

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 work independently, under pressure and follow directions
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor as required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Custodians work inside classrooms, hallways, restrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and offices, as well as outside maintaining school grounds
• Frequent use of cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and floor treatments requires proper safety precautions
• Exposed to high temperatures when working outside
• Requires long periods of standing and walking, often covering large areas of the school throughout the shift
• Frequently bends to clean floors, pick up trash, and access low areas
• Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and other cleaning activities require repetitive arm and hand movements
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds