Custodian

Palominas Elementary School; Hereford (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

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Job summary

Palominas Elementary School is seeking a part-time Custodian to maintain a clean, safe learning environment.

Under the Maintenance department, you will perform janitorial tasks across classrooms, restrooms, hallways and common areas, with attention to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and ability to operate standard custodial equipment; this role includes benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of custodial practices and safety.
• Ability to operate power equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to work with staff, students and the public.
• Work with minimal supervision and meet priorities.

Responsibilities

• Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas.
• Cleans lighting fixtures, floors and surfaces.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and equipment.
• Restocks supplies and maintains inventory.
• Notifies supervisor of repairs or vandalism.
• Locks and secures designated areas.
• Assists with setup for events or programs.

Skills

Clear communication

Custodial practices

Power equipment handling

Safety awareness

Task prioritization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5902393
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Custodian

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities Management

FLSA STATUS: Non - Exempt

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

APPROVED ON: 5/11/2021

SUMMARY: The Custodian, carries out janitorial duties that will provide a clean and safe school environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, stairways, and locker rooms and other work areas.
• Cleans lighting fixtures and trim.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets.
• Dusts furniture and equipment.
• Polishes metalwork. Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork. Washes windows, door panels, sills and blinds.
• Empties wastebaskets, and transports trash and waste to the disposal area.
• Replenishes bathroom, classroom, and office supplies.
• Assists with necessary jobs relating to special programs and/or activities. Example : setting up chairs and tables.
• Notifies supervisor of any repair needs.
• Advises Lead Custodian and/or Principal of any vandalism and/or suspicious behavior.
• Locks and secures designated areas.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient custodial practices.
• Ability to safely use power equipment related to custodial practices.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to establish priority ordering of tasks necessary to complete tasks and convey these understandings and priorities to others.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members.
• Ability to cope with job stress while exhibiting patience and tact when dealing with others.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms and grasp. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb and stoop. The employee may be required to move twenty-five pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to fifty pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

School environment. This position regularly works indoors and occasionally outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with students, employees and the public.

Position Type: Part-Time w/ Benefits
Salary: $15.15 to $15.55 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required