Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Polacca (AZ); On-site; USD 17,082; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Arizona is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness in school facilities. Key responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and maintaining a sanitary environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and one year of custodial experience. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to operate custodial equipment safely. This position supports a commitment to diversity, including Indian preference in hiring.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow simple written instructions.
• Experience with heavy powered equipment.
• Positive interactions with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Cleans various areas of the school including offices and restrooms.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderly condition of restrooms.
• Dusts and cleans furniture and equipment.

Skills

Ability to read and follow instructions

Ability to operate heavy powered equipment

Positive working relationship with others

Knowledge of school site rules

Skill in communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year custodial experience

Job description

Custodian

Job ID: 5582162

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Custodian REPORTS TO: Lead Custodian DEPARTMENT: Facilities & Operation CATEGORY: Classified

CONTRACT TERM: Twelve Months (12) CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, works independently in performing daily cleaning. Performs various cleaning duties in a rotating sequence and/or is assigned areas of Hopi Junior/Senior High School’s buildings in and out of doors in accordance with county health department standards and standards established by site administrators. Hopi Junior/Senior High School is committed to helping all students develop skills in the areas of personal-social growth, educational planning and career and vocational development.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provides custodial services to Hopi Junior/Senior High School. Cleans offices, corridors, restrooms, gymnasium, auditorium and classrooms. Sweeps, mops, buff, wax, polish and occasionally power scrubs tile floors. Vacuums carpets and during seasonal school breaks, shampoos the carpeting.
• Maintains restrooms in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Cleans disinfects, fixtures, mirrors, and water fountains. Refills toilet paper, paper towels and liquid soap containers. Washes interior and exterior windows. Empties trash. During snow days, shovels snow from building entrances and walkways as required.
• Dusts and cleans furniture, blinds, windows, and equipment.
• After cleaning is done, stores supplies and equipment in storages rooms. Maintains proper amounts of supplies used for duties, and advises supervisor when more supplies are needed. Informs supervisor when equipment needs replacement, repair when necessary, removes trash daily and performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Ensures heating and cooling systems are turned on/off. Checks gauges to ensure system is operating within established limits.
• Performs maintenance to include such items as; fixing pencil sharpeners, adjusting desks, replacing light bulbs, cooling filters, adjusting doors, etc.
• Moves furniture, equipment, or fixtures as requested.
• Sets up gym, auditorium, or cafeteria for special events, meetings, games, or plays.
• Ensures school buildings and secured areas are open at beginning of school day and secured at night.
• Practices school pride guidelines regarding minor repairs, refurbishing, relocations of school equipment and property.
• During summer months, assists maintenance workers in performing their duties.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to read and follow simple written instructions and follow oral instruction.
• Ability to read manuals.
• Must have ability to use and manipulate heavy powered equipment, and know to perform sequence of task to finish each job.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationship with others.
• Knowledge of general school site rules and policy.
• Knowledge of Governing Board rules of conduct and policy.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, requiring the ability to interact professionally and courteously with students, faculty, staff and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year work experience in custodial/housekeeper experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hopi/Indian Preference in employment considered.
• Valid State Driver Licenses.
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must successfully pass employment background checks within the last five years, which include state, federal and local tribe.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Hopi/Indian preference in employment will be practiced, in accordance to the Hopi Tribe, “any person who is presently an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe.” It means that in selection process Indian candidates who meet or surpass qualifications for a position shall be given preference for positions established by the Governing Board.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and mobile carts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work of students.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12.40 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required