Custodian

Open Sky Education; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Gilbert, Arizona, is looking for a Custodian to maintain cleanliness in school facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, disinfecting bathrooms, and managing inventory of supplies. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of custodial experience and a commitment to cleanliness. The position emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of one year of custodial experience.
• Ability to learn and perform routine tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain floors, furniture, and equipment.
• Disinfect bathrooms and replenish supplies.
• Move and arrange furniture and fixtures.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Ability to follow instructions

Commitment to cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sweeps, mops and scrub floors, stairways and hallways; dusts and cleans furniture, equipment, fixtures, window sills, interior window railings, chalk rails and blackboards; polishes hardware; gathers and removes waste from building.
• Scrubs and disinfects toilets, wash bowls, urinals and washroom fixtures, and replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Move and arrange furniture; replaces fluorescent light bulbs, clean fixtures, receive supplies and transport store in proper location.
• Dispose of trash in and around the school and surrounding area.
• Clean main entrance windows inside and out.
• Operate and maintain equipment including but not limited to scrubbing machine, wet/dry vacuum, and blowers.
• Have knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment ordinarily used in cleaning school buildings.
• Knowledge of floor care and ventilating equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other custodial personnel, faculty, students and the public.
• Conduct all business in accordance with Open Sky policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, etc.
• Practice preventative maintenance, safety and maintain awareness of proper safety conditions.
• Constantly observe the condition of school property and immediately report and/or initiate action to correct all unsafe conditions.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the regional facilities and notify them in a timely manner of any maintenance needs.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the School Operations Manager or Regional School Operations Manager, or Director of Operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of one year of custodial experience.
• Meet all physical demands of the position.
• Ability to learn routine repetitive tasks quickly.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work quickly and efficiently.
• Experience working in a school setting strongly preferred.
• Willingness to accept, implement, and grow from constructive feedback.
• A strong commitment to cleanliness and order.