Day Custodian - Mountain View High 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.  

Job Summary: 

To perform custodial and maintenance functions for school under the direction of Custodial Site Manager

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 Custodial.  Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform custodial and maintenance functions as assigned by custodial site manager
• Implement instructions from custodial manager
• Assist custodial site manager with safety, energy conservation and security procedures
• Assist in the coordination of work orders generated at school site
• Assist with start-up and closing of school
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, in support of the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools 

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
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with administrator, staff and operations personnel
• Ability to organize, prioritize and plan work tasks
• Ability to follow and implement 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 week-ends
• May be exposed to high temperatures when working outside
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, lift 50 lbs

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.