PART-TIME CUSTODIAN

Salary: $15.15 Hourly
Location : City of Sierra Vista, Public Works, Sierra Vista, AZ
Job Type: PART-TIME 19.5 OR LESS HOURS PER WEEK
Job Number: 06 11 26 REQ 1594
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/28/2026 12:00 AM Arizona


DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

Definition & Essential Functions
Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 5am to 9am and Fridays from 5am to 8:30am.

Under general supervision, maintains City buildings so that they are a clean, sanitary, and healthy environment for public and employees' use. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Tasks


Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks, in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures (SOP's) adopted by the department, including vacuuming carpets, mopping floors, washing windows, dusting furniture, scrubbing tiles, and sanitizing the restroom facilities; strips, waxes, and buffs floors; de-activates and re-activates building security alarms as needed for cleaning tasks; cleans blinds, and vacuums drapes; sweeps floors, sidewalks within building perimeters, and patios; picks up litter, including cigarette butts; scrapes gum from floors and sidewalks; replenishes toilet paper, hand towels, and soap dispensers.


Cleans and dusts ceiling fans, air and heat-duct registers, ceiling and desk light fixtures, and baseboards: collects and disposes of office, bathroom, and kitchen trash into outside trash containers; dusts and waxes counters, filing cabinets, and desks; shampoos and steam cleans upholstered furniture and carpeted floors; cleans and sanitizes mirrors, drinking fountains, and door handles; cleans entrance mats and removes carpet stains; removes, washes, dries, and re-installs blinds quarterly; uses a variety of cleaning solvents. Must have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Works directly with the Lead Custodian in documenting completed cleaning procedures, scheduled tasks, and inventory control.


*Able to work weekends, holidays, and on certain occasions extra hours past the 19.5 hours per week if needed at the discretion of the Facilities Supervisor.

Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics
Knowledge of :
MSDS sheets on cleaning solvents and chemicals.

Equipment and supplies used for cleaning work.

Proper and safe use of custodial chemicals and supplies.

Proper preventative maintenance of cleaning equipment, i.e. vacuums, floor machines, etc.

Custodial procedures and practices.
Skill in :
Cleaning and disinfecting.

Operating wax stripper, steam cleaner, buffer, and other cleaning related equipment.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the public.

Following oral and written instructions.

Following established safety procedures and practices.

Documenting completed cleaning procedures, scheduled tasks, and inventory control.

Qualifications


Graduation from high school or GED required. Six (6) months experience in cleaning buildings, including stripping floors, shampooing rugs, and washing walls. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license required. Must be able to pass Sierra Vista Police department and ADOC background check .

The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.

The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
No benefits
01


Do you have a High School Diploma OR G.E.D.?

• YES
• NO

02


Do you possess a valid Arizona driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03


Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License immediately following employment.

• I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

04


Do you have at least 6 months of experience in custodial work?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have training/custodial experience, certificates, or licenses? Please check all that apply.

• Custodial/Janitorial Maintenance
• Use of commercial cleaning products
• Cleaning Carpets
• Cleaning tile, floors, and walls
• Cleaning upholstery and furniture
• Cleaning restroom toilets, showers, sinks, urinals, etc..
• Basic Operation Security Systems (Activating and Deactivating)
• Basic Operation of Personal Computer
• Basic Plumbing
• None

06


Please explain in detail your maintenance experience in the areas indicated above. Also, please attach copies of any relevant certifications and licenses to your application.
07


Do you have operating experience with the following equipment? Please check all that apply.

• Hand Tools
• Floor buffers
• Vacuum cleaners
• Hand Trucks
• Power Tools
• High Power Pressure Sprayer
• None

08


Please explain in detail your experience working with any of the equipment listed above.
09


Do you have experience in preventative maintenance with the following equipment? Please check all that apply.

• Hand Tools
• Floor cleaning machines
• Power Tools
• High Power Pressure Sprayer
• None

10


Please explain in detail your experience maintaining any of the equipment listed above.
11


If employed, this position is responsible for supervising Department of Corrections (DOC) inmates and I understand that I must be able to pass a DOC background check.

• I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

12


This position is anticipated to work Monday through Thursday 5am to 9am and Fridays from 5am to 8:30am. for 19.5 hours or less.Are you also able to work weekends, holidays, and on certain occasions extra hours past the 19.5 hours per week if needed at the discretion of the Facilities Supervisor?

• Yes
• No

13


The City requires a 10 year (if applicable) complete work history submitted. Please ensure that you have entered your complete work history for the last 10 years on your application before submitting your application. Attaching a resume will not substitute having to enter your work history.

• I have read and acknowledge that i have entered my entire work history as applicable to me.

14


The City of Sierra Vista supports a drug and alcohol free workplace. Conditional offers of employment will be given for positions that require pre-employment drug and controlled substance tests. This includes but is not limited to: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, all form of marijuana including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts and marijuana edibles, and all forms of use will be treated the same. Employment is contingent upon negative test results.
In addition, employment is contingent upon passing a background investigation including fingerprint records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process will make you ineligible for City employment at this time and in the future.

• I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

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