Custodian - Elementary Lead - FRYE ELEMENTARY

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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: CUSTODIAN

CALENDAR: 2385PT PART-TIME OR 2612H FULL TIME (12 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 109 (SUPPORT HOURLY), PLUS ADDITIONAL .45/HOUR LEAD DIFFERENTIAL

SHIFT: 5 AM - 1:30 PM

Job Goal:

Maintain a safe, clean, and attractive physical plant.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and write English as pertains to job functions
• Progressively responsible custodial experience
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner

Core Job Functions:

• Perform all duties relating to cleaning the school site
• Direct and monitor the work of custodians and provide training on an ongoing basis
• Order custodial supplies
• Provide input to the principal for custodian evaluations
• Accurately maintains and cleans custodial equipment
• Cleans assigned areas to prescribed standards and requirements
• Sweep, dust, vacuum, scrub, wax, and polish floors
• Wash windows, walls, woodwork, and equipment
• Empty trash receptacles
• Perform minor repairs
• Move furniture and equipment based on the needs of the facility
• Replace light bulbs and perform minor maintenance
• Be flexible and perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor
• Monitor and maintain the readiness of all building security, safety systems, equipment, and fire extinguishers
• Follow up on sanitation report deviations
• Report safety/security hazards and needs for major repairs in an expeditious manner
• Secures the facility, ensuring the building is locked/unlocked as required
• Handle emergency custodial duties for principals, teachers, and staff
• Follow district policies as outlined
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value and a quality, and it is our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the greatest leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as a morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements - Heavy Work

• Required physical actions include stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Mobility and lifting require employees to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces. They must be able to use a push/pull force of up to 50 pounds for machines and lift items of up to 30 pounds. Items over 50 pounds require a second staff member to assist.
• Occasional tasks may require an employee to climb ladders for cleaning or maintenance.
• Environmental exposures may include travel, fumes, odors, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 10/6/25