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Custodian

Town of Queen Creek
Queen Creek, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Description

We are looking to hire 1 full-time individual to work primarily in the Aquatic Center. You will work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week with two days off in a row. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for benefits, earned vacation and sick time, employee wellness programs, and more.

Job Classification Summary

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the custodial care and maintenance of community buildings.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an entry level maintenance/trades classification in the maintenance and operations job family where basic tasks and assignments requiring little or no previous training or experience are performed. This is the first classification in a career progression or the terminal level for positions with very basic and/or limited duties. Work is designed to provide initial experience and training under direct supervision.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

  • Maintains the cleanliness of Town facilities and grounds.
  • Disposes of waste.
  • Sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, shampoo, steam clean, strip, wax, polish, and buff floors, carpets, and furniture, etc.
  • Polishes furniture and sanitizes surfaces.
  • Cleans windows.
  • Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
  • Maintains custodial equipment and inventory.
  • Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies.
  • Reports any damaged or missing equipment or other abnormalities discovered.
  • Moves and sets up furniture.
  • Prepares records and/or logs of completed work.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education And Experience

High School Diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

  • Driver’s License;
  • Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Working knowledge of equipment, materials, supplies and safe practices used in the proper cleaning of building and in grounds maintenance;
  • Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs;
  • Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.

Skills

  • Estimating time and material requirements of work projects;
  • Use of the following: floor buffer, steam cleaner, carpet cleaner, vacuum, mop, broom, dusting equipment, and chemical cleaner and detergents;
  • Operating applicable tools and equipment in a safe manner;
  • Working independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule;
  • Lifting heavy objects;
  • Understanding and carrying out written and verbal instructions;
  • Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Special Requirements

  • Positions that have been assigned to law enforcement buildings have been identified as safety-sensitive positions by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to pass a background investigation through the Town of Queen Creek’s Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the Town.

Supplemental Information

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an “X”

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

X

Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

Physical Demands

C

F

O

R

N

Continuously

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

2/3 or more time

1/3 to 2/3 of time

Up to 1/3 time

< 1 hour per week

Never occurs

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical Demand

Brief Description

C

F

O

R

N

Standing

Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties

X

Sitting

Desk work

Walking

To other departments/offices/office equipment

X

Lifting

Supplies, files

X

Carrying

Supplies, files

X

Pushing/Pulling

File draws, tables and chairs

X

Reaching

For supplies, for files

X

Handling

Paperwork

X

Fine Dexterity

Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment

X

Kneeling

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

Crouching

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

Crawling

Under equipment

X

Bending

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

Twisting

From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles

X

Climbing

Stairs, step stool

X

Balancing

On step stool

X

Vision

Reading, computer screen, driving

X

Hearing

Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment

X

Talking

Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone

X

Foot Controls

Driving

X

Other (Specify)

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software And Hardware

Vacuums, mops, carpet shampoo machines, buffers, brooms, and common tools.

Desk top computer or laptop.

Environmental Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Daily

Several Times Per Week

Several Times Per Month

Seasonally

Never

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Mechanical Hazards

X

Respiratory Hazards

X

Chemical Hazards

X

Extreme Temperatures

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Noise and Vibration

X

Fire Hazards

X

Wetness/Humidity

X

Explosives

X

Physical Hazards

X

Communicable Diseases

X

Physical Danger or Abuse

X

Other (Specify Below

Protective Equipment Required

PPE used to clean, sanitize, and deodorize.

Non-physical Demands

C

F

O

R

N

Continuously

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

2/3 or more time

1/3 to 2/3 of time

Up to 1/3 time

< 1 hour per week

Never occurs

Description Of Non-Physical Demands

C

F

O

R

N

Time Pressure

X

Emergency Situation

X

Frequent Change of Tasks

X

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

X

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

X

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

X

Tedious or Exacting Work

X

Noisy/Distracting Environment

X

Other (Specify Below)

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

X

Office Environment

Warehouse

Shop

Recreation/Neighborhood Center

Vehicle

Outdoors

Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field

X

Other (Specify Below)

Various town buildings and facilities including aquatics center

The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.

Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees

(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Arizona State Retirement System membership
  • Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
  • Town-paid basic life insurance
  • Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
  • Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
  • Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
  • Retirement Health Savings Account
  • Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
  • Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
  • Vacation leave hours annually
  • Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Optional income replacement insurance
  • Worker's compensation insurance
  • Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
  • Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
  • Direct deposit of paychecks
  • Wellness Programs with incentives

01

Do you have a current Class D Arizona Driver's License or are you able to obtain one by hire or promotion date?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Please Select Your Highest Level Of Completed Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or Graduate Program
  • Other
  • Required Question

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