Custodian Lead - O'Connor Elementary School

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Job Summary:

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

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:

• 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 for needed supplies and equipment from district warehouse
• Conduct frequent inspections of school plant
• Implement improvements in 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
• Work special events at school when needed
• Report necessary facility repairs and equipment problems
• Monitor work done daily and complete specific work assignments
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum six months’ custodial experience
• Working knowledge and experience of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Record keeping experience preferred
• Minimum six months supervisory experience 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 plan and organize effectively, work independently and under pressure
• Ability to supervise employees and resolve personnel and custodial issues
• Ability to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members
• Satisfactory work record
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

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
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor as required; ability to lift approximately 50 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.