Custodian - Salk Elementary School

Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

About the role

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

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

• High School education or GED preferred
• 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

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
• Satisfactory work record
• Ability to communicate effectively

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

Pay

• Base Hourly: $17.12
• 2nd Shift Evening: plus $.35/hr shift pay
• Performance Pay: Available annually

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• 2nd Shift Evening
• Class/Calendar: A12, 12 months

Benefits

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

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Operations. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.