Custodian

Salary: $16.94 - $18.97 Hourly
Location : Colorado City, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 13-01658
Department: Student Life and Community Engagement
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
About Mohave College:: Located about 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mohave College is a comprehensive community college serving Mohave County in the northwest portion of the State of Arizona and its neighboring communities in California, Nevada, and Utah. With over 13,000 students each year on campuses in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, and Colorado City, and an extensive online education program, Mohave College's mission is to serve our communities, empowering students to succeed through innovative pathways and quality education.


Description

Take Pride in the Spaces That Support Student Success.
Mohave College is seeking a dependable and dedicated Custodian to help create and maintain clean, safe, and welcoming environments for students, employees, and visitors. Behind every successful classroom, event, and campus experience is a team committed to providing facilities that support learning, collaboration, and community engagement-and custodians play a critical role in that mission.

As a member of the Facilities team, you will help ensure classrooms, offices, common areas, and campus facilities are clean, sanitary, and ready to support the daily activities of the College. Your work directly contributes to the health, safety, and overall experience of everyone who visits our campuses.

The ideal candidate is a reliable, detail-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment. They possess the physical stamina required for extended standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks, balanced by a strong understanding of safety protocols and the proper handling of industrial cleaning chemicals. This individual is self-motivated and able to work independently, using strong time-management skills to complete daily responsibilities while remaining flexible enough to respond to emergency spills, unexpected situations, and changing priorities.

Successful candidates understand the importance of their work to the mission of the College. They are trustworthy team players who take ownership of their responsibilities, proactively identify facility concerns, and communicate hazards, maintenance needs, or safety issues as they arise. They recognize that their efforts help create an environment where students and employees can focus on learning, teaching, and serving the community.

If you take pride in a job well done, enjoy meaningful work that makes a visible difference every day, and want to be part of a team that supports student success across Mohave College, we encourage you to apply.
What We'll Love About You

• You take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments that support students, employees, and visitors.
• You are dependable and self-motivated, consistently completing work with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality.
• You have strong attention to detail and understand that the small things contribute to a positive campus experience.
• You are organized and use effective time-management skills to prioritize daily responsibilities and respond to changing needs.
• You understand and follow safety procedures, including the proper use and handling of cleaning equipment, tools, and industrial cleaning products.
• You are adaptable and able to shift priorities when unexpected situations arise, such as spills, event setups, or urgent facility needs.
• You are physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and completing repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
• You are a trustworthy and accountable team member who takes ownership of your responsibilities and follows through on commitments.
• You proactively identify and report facility concerns, safety hazards, or maintenance needs to help maintain a safe campus environment.
• You value teamwork and contribute positively to the Facilities team while maintaining a professional and respectful attitude.
• You understand the important role custodial services play in supporting the College's mission and take pride in helping create an environment where students and employees can succeed.
• You are committed to providing excellent service and recognize that your work has a direct impact on the overall campus experience.

What You'll Love About Us

• We create the future. At Mohave College, curiosity drives everything we do. We inspire innovation, take smart risks, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Together, we design new possibilities-learning from both our successes and our setbacks as we shape the future of education and workforce development.
• We engage with passion. We bring energy, purpose, and heart to our work. Whether we're welcoming new students, collaborating on ideas, or celebrating achievements, we lead with enthusiasm and a sense of fun. Our passion makes a difference-for our students, our colleagues, and our community.
• We build together. Diversity of thought, background, and experience is our greatest strength. We believe every voice matters and that collaboration fuels creativity. By empowering one another and working toward a shared vision, we amplify our collective impact and move the College forward.
• We live with integrity. We communicate openly, invite collaboration, and make decisions transparently. Respect and authenticity guide every interaction, ensuring trust within our teams and across our campuses.
• We care deeply. We care about our students, our colleagues, and our communities. Every action we take is grounded in service and compassion-helping others succeed is at the heart of who we are.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA -see more detailed information (for eligible positions)
• PTO
  • 120 hours per year - Staff
  • 18 hours per year - 9-Month Faculty
  • 35 hours per year - 12-Month Faculty
• Paid Holidays
  • 21 days - Staff
  • 26 days - 9-month Faculty
  • 39 days - 12-Month Faculty
• Sick Leave- 40 hours per year
• ASRS(Arizona State Retirement System)
• Tuition Voucher(to use towards Mohave courses)
• Summer hours - 4-day work week
• Work Life Balance Schedule

Typical Duties

1. Perform skilled custodial tasks according to established guidelines to ensure a safe and clean environment such as:
   • Empty trash receptacles
   • Police floors for litter
   • Vacuum carpeting
   • Wet mop lobbies, entrances and restroom floors
   • Sanitize restroom fixtures
   • Strip and wax floors
   • Clean/disinfect drinking fountains
   • Restock restroom supplies
   • Clean glass doors and windows
   • Clean lighting fixtures and ensure all lights are working. Replace florescent bulbs as needed.
2. Perform basic troubleshooting procedures to identify defective machinery and equipment.
3. Visually inspect areas, vehicles and equipment for cleanliness and problems in need of repair. Report problems to supervisor. May recommend actions appropriate to deter vandalism and other damage.
4. Maintain safety of college facilities by turning on/off lights and keeping sidewalks and entryways free of debris and ice and snow.
5. Inform supervisor when cleaning supplies and/or replacement parts need to be replaced or restocked. Assist in stocking campus buildings with necessary supplies.
6. May assist with moves and set up/takedown of tables, chairs and furniture as needed for college activities and special events.
7. May receive mail, process shipments and distribute to appropriate departments/campuses.
8. May pickup and process outgoing mail using appropriate software, supplies and mail equipment/scales.
9. Adhere to college, federal and state administrative procedures, guidelines, initiatives and directives to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations affecting college operations.
10. Perform other tasks of a similar nature or level as assigned.

NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years related experience or 30 semester hours of college credit or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License

Core Competencies:

• Accountability : Works effectively while not losing sight of quality standards. Takes personal responsibility for his own mistakes or those of the department. Takes responsibility for one's own behavior and the related results. Communicates clearly to stakeholders when deadlines and agreements cannot be fulfilled.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Adapts effectively to change by accepting changes in work processes readily and with an optimistic perspective of the resulting benefits. Does not need too much time to adapt to a new task. Handles new standards and work environments will ease.
• Effective Communications: Clearly and convincingly expresses thoughts, ideas or facts orally and in writing in an open, candid and consistent manner. Responds appropriately to both written and oral directives in a timely manner. Listens to others with the intent to understand and asks clarifying questions
• Customer Focus: Skillfully serves customer base. Maintains composure during stressful or difficult situations. Demonstrates to the customer that they are being heard and that their feelings about situation are understood. Looks at the organization through the eyes of the client and his needs; makes improvements accordingly.
• Initiative: Does more than is required or expected in the job. Anticipates what needs to be done. Achieves results without needing reminders from others. Takes responsibility for personal development and the realization of objectives. Successfully completes most tasks independently but asks for additional support, as appropriate, when faced with unfamiliar tasks or situations.

Application Instructions


It is the responsibility of each applicant to have the necessary documents on file in order to continue in the application process for this position.

1. A complete electronic employment application form. Please do not use 'see resume' in any application field. Statements such as this will disqualify your application.
2. Cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the job announcement and your qualifications for this position.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA - see more detailed information here
• PTO
  • 120 hours per year - Staff
  • 18 hours per year - 9-Month Faculty
  • 35 hours per year - 12-Month Faculty
• Paid Holidays
  • 21 days - Staff
  • 26 days - 9-month Faculty
  • 39 days - 12-Month Faculty
• Sick Leave - 40 hours per year
• ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System-12% average contribution & MCC matches 100%)
• Hybrid/Remote Work eligible after 6 months of employment for some positions.
• Work-Life Balance modified work schedule.
• Tuition Voucher (to use towards MCC courses)
• Summer hours - 4-day work week

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In one or two brief sentences, please explain why you are interested in this specific position at Mohave College.
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How comfortable are you working independently during evening hours?
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Describe a time when you went above and beyond to ensure a space was clean, organized, or ready for use.
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Please describe your experience performing custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, facilities, or related cleaning duties.
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To help us with our recruitment efforts, please tell us how you heard about this opening. Thank you.
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