Custodian - Stapley Junior High School

Key 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred

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.

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.