Custodian Lead, Elementary

2ND Shift Evening (plus $.35/hr shift pay)

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

OVERVIEW

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Minimum six months custodial experience; minimum six months supervisory experience preferred
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Record keeping experience preferred
• Satisfactory work record
• Ability to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members
• Knowledge of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures
• Ability to plan and organize effectively, work independently and under pressure
• Ability to supervise employees and resolve personnel and custodial issues
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor as required; ability to lift approximately 50 pounds

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise custodians assigned to school
• Supervise and assist with many diversified tasks (i.e. lights, special setups, opening and closing of buildings, etc) each day to maintain the school plant
• Request needed supplies and equipment from district warehouse
• Conduct frequent inspections of school plant
• Implement improvements inn cleaning procedures when necessary
• Maintain site custodial payroll records and submit reports to district custodial office
• Maintain upkeep of school during summer session
• Supervise and assist in summer clean up as directed by supervisor
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Work special events at school when needed
• Report necessary facility repairs and equipment problems
• Monitor work done daily and complete specific work assignments
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISION

Custodial Supervisor

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.