CUSTODIAN, 10-MO @ CARL HAYDEN (4695)

Phoenix Union High School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Union High School District is seeking a Custodian for the 10-month term to perform cleaning, maintenance, and safety tasks across district facilities. The role requires basic custodial experience and a High School diploma or GED.

Candidates should be able to operate custodial equipment and follow safety procedures, contributing to a clean, secure learning environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include floor care, window washing, restocking supplies, and assisting with setup

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; six months in custodial practices preferred.
• Experience operating buffers, scrubbers, extractors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, wash windows, and maintain cleanliness of classrooms and common areas.
• Secure buildings, set up and clean up after activities, restock supplies.
• Report damages and assist in minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain a safe, healthy environment for students and staff.

Skills

Operate custodial equipment

Read and follow safety labels

Clear communication (verbal/written)

Customer service oriented

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Phoenix Union High School District 210

• Position Type: Facilities, Maintenance & Warehouse/ CUSTODIAN 10 MO
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: DSF -DISTRICT SUPPORT FACILITY (CONSTR/FACILITIES)

The Custodian is responsible for cleaning, housekeeping, maintenance of buildings and facilities to ensure a safe and clean working environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides quality environmental services to assigned campus/site to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students and staff. Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors; washes windows and walls and places temporary patches for broken windows and broken doors; scours and polishes tile, porcelain, mirrors and metal fixtures; cleans and arranges furniture.
• Cleans outside walkways; power washes exterior walls and surfaces; empties trash receptacles.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and restocks supplies in locker rooms and restrooms.
• Secures buildings by ensuring doors and windows are intact and locked, and lights are out.
• Assists in the set up for and clean up after activities.
• Replaces damaged ceiling tiles, light bulbs, and tubes; makes minor repairs on fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Reports damage or necessary repairs to immediate supervisor.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; or with at least six months in custodial practices; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to operate custodial equipment such as buffers, scrubbers, and extractors.
• Ability to read and follow warning labels on supplies, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed throughout campuses and District facilities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Work requires exposure to hot and cold temperatures, potentially dangerous tools and equipment, and hazardous chemicals.
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions (e.g. stand, turn, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, lift, push, pull, and climb ladders).
• May be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at: