Custodian West Area Support - Part Time - Custodial

Custodian

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.

Employment Type: Part-time (29 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $17.12

Class/Calendar: A12, 12 months

Benefits: None

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary: To perform custodial duties as required by district standards; to maintain the cleanliness and safe conditions of a school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform custodial duties as required by district standards
• Perform many diversified tasks each day to maintain the cleanliness and safe condition of the schools
• Operate custodial power equipment
• Assist in moving equipment and furniture as 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 School

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona driver's license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
• Working knowledge and experience of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School education or GED 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 perform heavy manual labor as required
• Ability to organize, to prioritize and to plan day's workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members
• Satisfactory work record
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and follow directions

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work (travel) to a variety of school sites on a daily basis as needed
• Frequent use of cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and floor treatments requires proper safety precautions
• Schools can be bustling with students, teachers, and activities, requiring custodians to navigate through crowds and maintain order
• Frequently bends to clean floors, pick up trash, and access low areas
• Ability to lift approximately 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.