Day Custodian - Mountain View High School

Key Responsibilities

• Perform custodial and maintenance functions as assigned by custodial site manager
• Implement instructions from custodial manager
• Auxiliary in safety, energy conservation, and security procedures
• Auxiliary in the coordination of work orders generated at school site
• Auxiliary in the start-up and closing of school
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, in support of the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid Arizona driver’s license and the ability to operate golf cart or gator type vehicle
• Minimum one year custodial and/or general maintenance experience
• Working knowledge and experience of custodial equipment, chemicals, supplies and cleaning procedures
• Working knowledge and experience of hand tools, pressure washers and other general maintenance equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent 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
• Effective communication (verbal and written)
• Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships with administrator, staff and operations personnel
• Organizes, prioritizes and plans work tasks
• Follows and implements directives

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
• Heavy manual labor, lifting 50 lbs required

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.