CUSTODIAN

Salary: $19.54 - $29.29 Hourly
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 27-00014
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SUMMARY
Incumbents perform manual tasks involving the custodial care, cleaning, and minor maintenance of City buildings. Incumbents use proper methods, materials, and equipment to clean and maintain buildings and equipment in a neat and sanitary condition.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description.


CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening may include:

• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE
The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
01


I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

• I acknowledge the above statement.

02


Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

• Yes
• No

04


Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

• Master's Degree, or higher
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
• None of the above

05


How many years of full-time experience in custodial/janitorial do you possess?

• 5 years or more
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• Less than 1 year
• None of the above

06


Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

07


I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

• I acknowledge the statement above

08


Please summarize your experience doing custodial/janitorial work, including your duties and responsibilities, and the equipment and supplies you used on the job. If you do not have this experience, please write "N/A".
09


Are you willing to work nights and/or weekends?

• Yes
• No

Required Question