Facility Assistant - Irving 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. Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) Base Hourly: $17.78 Class/Calendar: A13, 10.75 months Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance 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 Job Summary: To perform custodial functions for school including specific work assignments; to act as the principal’s liaison with the night lead custodian. Key Responsibilities: Perform custodial functions for school including specific custodial work assignmentsImplement instructions from principalAssist principal with safety, energy conservation and security proceduresProvide input regarding the summer maintenance of schoolCoordinate work orders generated at school siteGenerate work requests from maintenanceOrder and maintain supplies to ensure adequate quantity and availabilityAct as principal’s liaison with the night lead custodianAssist with start-up and closing of schoolRegular and on-time attendance requiredMay work special events at schoolKeep record of extra time for student fund events and overtimeRespond to bloodborne pathogen incidents with urgency; this is a critical and time-sensitive responsibility. Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activitiesPerform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unitAssists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools Required Qualifications: Minimum one year custodial experienceWorking knowledge of and experience with custodial equipment, supplies and cleaning procedures Preferred Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent Skills & Competencies: Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a GraduateDemonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and communityAbility to effectively communicate (written and verbal)Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with administrator and staffAbility to organize, prioritize and plan work tasksAbility to follow and implement directivesAbility to perform heavy manual labor Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Indoors and outdoors across school facilities, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, gyms, and playgroundsExposure to cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipmentTasks can vary from day to day—cleaning, setting up rooms, assisting with minor repairs, moving furniture, or handling deliveriesSlippery floors, lifting heavy items, exposure to bodily fluids, loud noises (e.g., machinery), and outdoor weather conditionsOften works with other maintenance staff, custodians, or under the direction of a facility managerFrequently required to lift/move objects typically between 25–50 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds 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. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.